One News. Item on search for missing sailor referred to “area of around 360,000 kilometres”. Declined to determine (accuracy).
All Decisions
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).
Beyond the Darklands: Bert Potter. Case study of convicted sex offender and leader of Centrepoint commune Bert Potter. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
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).
Is Your House Killing You? Experts investigated whether copper chrome arsenate-treated timber had affected a family’s health. Not upheld (accuracy, controversial issues).
One News. Item reported on an Italian television personality who groped David Beckham’s genitals. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
Sunrise. Discussion about a 19-year-old girl who sold her virginity. Not upheld (children’s interests).
One News. Two items relating to drink-driving. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Sunrise. Interview with cults expert previewing upcoming documentary. Not upheld (controversial issues, fairness).