Sunday. Item titled “The Big Warm” discussed economist Gareth Morgan’s research into global warming. Balance (not upheld). Accuracy (one aspect upheld). No order.
All Decisions
Breakfast: “On This Day”. Host read out and responded to email from complainant, pronouncing his name incorrectly. Privacy. Not upheld.
Zindagi Forever. Religious programme discussing Christianity. Discrimination and denigration, and responsible programming. Not upheld.
Futurama. Animated cartoon containing sexual references. Good taste and decency, and children’s interests. Not upheld.
One News. Item stated American army offered to build Transmission Gully road in the 1940s. Accuracy, balance and fairness. Not upheld.
Apna talkback. Discussion about expired food sent as aid to Fiji flood victims. Accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration, and responsible programming. Not upheld.
One News. Item reported on former chairman of Bridgecorp appearing in court. Accuracy, privacy and programme information. Not upheld.
Promo for Two and a Half Men and Scrubs. Contained sexual innuendo. Not upheld (programme classification, children’s interests, accuracy, good taste and decency).
New Zealand’s Next Top Model. Judge wearing military medals. Law and order. Not upheld.
Breakfast. Host’s comments about female guest. Action taken. Not upheld.