Beyond the Darklands: Bert Potter. Case study of convicted sex offender and leader of Centrepoint commune Bert Potter. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
Close Up. Opinion poll on changing the New Zealand flag. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Sunday Theatre: Until Proven Innocent. Feature-length drama based on the story of David Dougherty. Not upheld (privacy, discrimination and denigration). Declined to determine (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).
One News. Two items relating to drink-driving. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
One News. Item reported on an Italian television personality who groped David Beckham’s genitals. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
Nestle New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker. Presenter’s comment. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming).
Sunrise. Interview with cults expert previewing upcoming documentary. Not upheld (controversial issues, fairness).