Radio 531 PI Breakfast Show. Interview about organisation of International Laugh Festival, complainant named as festival producer and criticised as racist. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (privacy, accuracy). Action taken sufficient (broadcaster's written apology through Authority).
Fair Go. Item about pamphlet distributed by complainant, a legal firm, offering assistance to victims of sexual abuse in dealing with ACC. Application for disclosure declined (disclosure of field tape of interview and assorted correspondence).
3 News Special. Programme included an interview with Prime Minister which canvassed allegations in Nicky Hager's book "Seeds of Distrust" published that day. TV3 argued that referral of complaint to the Authority raised new issues but Authority ruled that issues raised were not new. Process now to be followed: TV3 to respond to complainants on Standard 5 (accuracy) aspects of the complaint.
One News. Rodney Hide MP "scam buster" spoke at seminar in Fiji; affidavit that his presence gave investors confidence to invest in what was a scam. Upheld (accuracy, 3 points). Not upheld (balance, fairness). No order.
Coca-Cola Chart Show and Coca-Cola RTR Countdown. Music videos with allegedly offensive sexual themes. Not upheld (good taste and decency, programme classification, children's interests: guidelines 9a and 9d – no disturbing material). Declined to determine (children's interests: guidelines 9c and 9i – irrelevant).
Most Wanted. Music videos contained allegedly offensive sexual themes. Not upheld (good taste and decency, programme classification, children's interests guidelines 9a and 9d). Declined to determine (children's interests guidelines 9c and 9i).
Behind the Scenes: Ali G in da house. Allegedly offensive behaviour. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Radio Pacific: Morning Grill. Allegedly offensive remarks about the Queen. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
Holmes Election Special: Prime Ministerial Debate. Featured the leaders of the two main political parties and broadcast live with a studio audience. Not upheld (fairness, balance).
Assignment. Election special analysed the Auckland electorates and included statement about student loans. Upheld (accuracy). No order.