Talkback with Michael Laws. Host discussed “underclass” in Far North Maori communities. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration, good taste and decency).
The Edge Morning Madhouse. Host referred to George Michael as a “homo”. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
One News. Item on Emissions Trading Scheme. Not upheld (accuracy).
The Mother. Film contained sex scenes. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
7 Days. Comedy programme containing comments about a named child’s drawing. Upheld (good taste and decency). Not upheld (children’s interests). No order.
Native Affairs. Item discussed Education Review Office report on a Māori immersion school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi. Controversial issues, accuracy and fairness. Not upheld.
Radio Sport Farming Show. Host referred to man as “pommy git”. Discrimination and denigration, not upheld.
3 News. Item stated that Polish orphans spent time in Russian orphanages. Accuracy, not upheld.
Radio New Zealand National News. Report referred to “government superannuation”. Accuracy, declined to determine.
Sunday promo. Presenter referred to “Jew against Arab” regarding disputed territory of East Jerusalem. Discrimination and denigration, fairness and controversial issues. Not upheld.