Newstalk ZB. Reference to Sarah Palin’s daughter as “the town bike”. Action taken. Not upheld
All Decisions
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.
Morning Report. Item about Australian Government’s proposal to legislate for blocking of particular websites. Controversial issues and accuracy. 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.
Newstalk ZB. Discussion of binding referenda. Good taste and decency, law and order, controversial issues, denigration and discrimination, and responsible programming. Not upheld.
One News. Item reported Auckland homicide. Privacy. Declined to determine.
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).
Newstalk ZB. News item gave details of child abuse case. Good taste and decency. 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).