3 News. Item reported John Key’s visit to Greymouth. Balance. Not upheld.
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).
Homegrown. Language in documentary about New Zealand beer. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
Newstalk ZB. News item gave details of child abuse case. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
3 News. Item about landslip and real estate company in liquidation. Balance, accuracy and fairness. Not upheld.
Hotel Babylon. Sex scene one minute after Adults Only watershed. Action taken. Not upheld.
Shortland Street. Episode included violent scenes. Good taste and decency. Upheld, majority. No order.
A Thousand Apologies. Sketch comedy lampooning the pan-Asian experience in contemporary New Zealand. Fairness. Not upheld.
One News. Item reported share market crash. Accuracy. Not upheld.
Michael Laws’ talkback. Critical comments about the Children’s Commissioner. Balance and fairness. Not upheld.