Talkback with Michael Laws. Host argued in favour of sterilising perpetrators of child abuse. Not upheld (fairness, good taste and decency, controversial issues, accuracy, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
3 News. Footage of luger dying as he hit a metal pole during training run. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy)
Real Crime: Interview with a Serial Killer promo. Man described snapping a woman’s neck. Upheld (children’s interests). Order ($2,000 costs to Crown).
Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Female characters simulated oral sex on carrots. Not upheld (children’s interests, good taste and decency, fairness).
One News. Complainant alleged presenter made the comment “a line of fools”. Declined to determine (good taste and decency, privacy).
UPFM. Host commented on Telecom’s outsourcing of work to “stupid Filipino operators”. Not upheld (denigration and discrimination, good taste and decency).
Close Up. Scene from the movie The Vintner’s Luck contained sexual material. Upheld (children’s interests, good taste and decency). No order.
Breakfast: “On This Day”. Reference to signing of the Declaration of Independence. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Talkback with Michael Laws. Host discussed “underclass” in Far North Maori communities. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration, good taste and decency).
Campbell Live. Reporter shown riding “Yike Bike” without a helmet. Not upheld (law and order).