X105FM employee attempted to enter barbecue for Prince William at Premier House. Not upheld (law and order, good taste and decency).
Inside New Zealand: How to Spot a Cult. Two-part documentary included interviews with former members of cults. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
The Big Bang Theory. Scene showed characters drinking alcohol then in bed together. Not upheld (children’s interests, liquor, law and order, violence, responsible programming).
Close Up. Opinion poll on changing the New Zealand flag. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Nine to Noon. Interview with Sir Eion Edgar. Declined to determine (law and order, controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).
One News Tonight. Item about washing machine for dogs. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. Item on search for missing sailor referred to “area of around 360,000 kilometres”. Declined to determine (accuracy).
Breakfast. Presenter stated that singer Susan Boyle was “retarded” and that it was possible to “make it out” by looking at her. Upheld (good taste and decency): action taken. Upheld: majority (discrimination and denigration). Order (broadcast of statement).
Close Up. Item about homeopathy sceptics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
60 Minutes. Teaser for item about boy’s suicide. Not upheld (fairness).