Sunday. Item examined attitudes of “boy racers” in Christchurch. Accuracy. 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.
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.
One News. Item featured man who had deliberately driven his car into the reception of IRD following employment dispute. Privacy. Not upheld.
Radio New Zealand National News. Reported that 66 New Zealanders had opted to change their status as Distinguished Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Accuracy. 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.
Campbell Live. Investigated couple’s practice of grazing cattle in a river in the Wairarapa. Accuracy and fairness, upheld. Balance, not upheld. Orders (broadcast of statement, $1,670 costs to complainant).
Back Benches. Mt Albert by-election special. Balance and fairness. Not upheld.
3 News. Item about impact of recession on adult entertainment industry contained footage of Boobs on Bikes parade. Good taste and decency, and children’s interests. Not upheld by majority.
Close Up: "Volley or Folly". Item followed group of duck hunters celebrating opening season. Liquor, good taste and decency, and children’s interests, upheld. Law and order, balance, accuracy and fairness, not upheld. Orders (broadcast of statement, $1,500 costs to Lion Nathan Ltd, $3,500 costs to the Crown).