One News and Sunday. Items discussed suppressed evidence from David Bain trial that was released by the courts. Balance and fairness, not upheld. Accuracy, subsumed.
One News. Contained footage of Clayton Weatherston describing his attack during murder trial. Good taste and decency. Upheld. No order.
Sunday. Item examined attitudes of “boy racers” in Christchurch. Accuracy. Not upheld.
3 News and Nightline. Items alleged that ACC had not fulfilled legal obligation to inform clients about Independent Tax Earner Credit. Accuracy, upheld. Balance, not upheld.
One News. Reported on murder trial of Clayton Weatherston and included footage of accused explaining how his relationship with his victim began. Good taste and decency, and privacy. Not upheld.
Home and Away. Showed couple in bed being recorded on camera. Responsible programming, not upheld by majority. Good taste and decency, children’s interests. Not upheld.
Dexter promo. Contained themes of murder and torture. Responsible programming, children’s interests. Upheld. Good taste and decency. Subsumed. Law and order. Not upheld. No order.
3 News at Midday. Included graphic stating “Immigration scam”. Law and order, balance, accuracy and fairness. Not upheld.
One News. Two items covering murder trial of Clayton Weatherston contained footage of the accused describing his attack, and of prosecutor swearing. Good taste and decency, children’s interests, and violence. Upheld. Fairness, discrimination and denigration, and responsible programming. Not upheld. No order.
Illegal New Zealand. Looked at illegal trading of guns and included footage of presenter holding shot gun in firing position aimed at camera. Law and order. Not upheld.