Dexter. Fictional drama about a forensic expert leading a double life as a serial killer. Law and order and violence. Not upheld
Two and a Half Men promo. Language of characters. Good taste and decency, programme classification, children’s interests. Not upheld.
Underbelly. Programme about mafia-type gangs in Melbourne included coarse language, nudity, drugs and violence. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
Radio New Zealand National News. Item concerning MAF’s approval of the importation by zoos of crocodiles and salt-water alligators. Accuracy and social responsibility. Not upheld.
Nine to Noon. Pacific correspondent updated situation in Fiji. Balance, not upheld. Accuracy, upheld. No order.
3 News. Item contained details of prison inmate’s trial. Good taste and decency, not upheld.
One News. Item contained footage of students fighting. Good taste and decency, law and order, and violence. Not upheld.
Target. Item about private chiropractic practice. Balance, accuracy and fairness, not upheld.
One News. Item about two National MPs’ stance on global warming. Balance, accuracy and fairness. Not upheld.
Close Up. Item about Tui event for farmers struggling with droughts. Liquor promotion, not upheld.