3 News. Item containing details of murder and cannibalism. Violence and children’s interests, upheld. Programme classification, not upheld. Good taste and decency, subsumed. No order.
Close Up. Item reported allegations that caregivers had been instructed to assist clients with masturbation and sex toys. Children’s interests. Not upheld.
Morning Report. Item about Australian Government’s proposal to legislate for blocking of particular websites. Controversial issues and accuracy. Not upheld.
Fanny Hill promo. Promo containing adult themes broadcast during news and G programme. Programme classification and children’s interests, upheld. Good taste and decency, subsumed. Order ($2,000 costs to Crown).
The Edge. Broadcast of conversation with listener and her cellphone number. Privacy and fairness. Action taken. Upheld. Order ($1,500 to complainant for breach of privacy).
One News and Tonight. Item reported release of Sutch papers. Accuracy, upheld. Balance, not upheld. No order.
The Pretender. Swearing and blasphemy. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
3 News. Item reported John Key’s visit to Greymouth. Balance. Not upheld.
Homegrown. Language in documentary about New Zealand beer. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
One News. Item reported Auckland homicide. Privacy. Declined to determine.