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).
Nine to Noon. Interview with Sir Eion Edgar. Declined to determine (law and order, controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).
Close Up. Item about homeopathy sceptics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Beyond the Darklands: Bert Potter. Case study of convicted sex offender and leader of Centrepoint commune Bert Potter. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
One News. Item on search for missing sailor referred to “area of around 360,000 kilometres”. Declined to determine (accuracy).
One News Tonight. Item about washing machine for dogs. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
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).
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).