The Breeze. Host revealed he and his wife had separated and disclosed her name. Privacy. Not upheld.
One News. Headline summary about National Party and Labour Party plans for financial assistance during economic crisis. Accuracy, upheld. Balance, subsumed. No order.
One News. Item reporting that Winston Peters and NZ First had been cleared of allegations by the Electoral Commission. Balance, accuracy. Not upheld.
Close Up. Two items about sign off from health minister for trial involving pig cell treatment. Upheld (fairness). Subsumed (accuracy). Not upheld (balance). No order.
Kerre Woodham Talkback. Discussion about Falun Gong participation in Auckland City Christmas Parade. Fairness. Not upheld.
3 News. Broadcast of secret recording of comments made by National Party deputy leader Bill English. Fairness. Not upheld.
One News. Item reviewed political career of Helen Clark. Balance. Not upheld.
Close Up. Item reported allegations that caregivers had been instructed to assist clients with masturbation and sex toys. Children’s interests. Not upheld.
Close Up. Items contained swearing. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
Newstalk ZB. Reference to Sarah Palin’s daughter as “the town bike”. Action taken. Not upheld