BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Le Comte and The Radio Network Ltd - 2002-212

Radio Sport. Host Doug Golightly derided men’s refuges as unnecessary for real New Zealanders and read out listener's email. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration, fairness).

Prime Minister (Rt Hon Helen Clark) and Munro and TV3 Network Services Ltd - ID 2002-213, 2002-214

3 News Special. Interview with Prime Minister canvassed allegations in Nicky Hager's book "Seeds of Distrust" published that day that the Government was aware of accidental distribution of GM contaminated seeds. Disclosure Application Order made against broadcaster.

Harang and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-189

Strippers. British documentary series examined female striptease. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

Smith and The Radio Network Ltd - 2002-188

Newstalk ZB: Leighton Smith Morning Show. Caller used word "mongrel" to describe bad parents. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).

James and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-190

Nine to Noon. Listeners’ comments about Hormone Replacement Therapy broadcast, some suggesting soy products as an alternative to HRT. Not upheld (balance).

Morrissey and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-191

Holmes. Item dealt with aspects of the campaign of the leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters MP. Not upheld (discrimination).

Lawton and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-192

Sunday. Item examined potential health risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and reported results of Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). Not upheld (balance, accuracy, fairness).

BQ and CR and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-193–196

Location, Location, Location. A couple who participated in an auction which was broadcast claimed they had approached the director and had an agreement not to be filmed. Not upheld (privacy). Declined to determine (fairness).

Rodley and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-182

Six Feet Under. Male sex scene. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Philip and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-183

The Last Boy Scout. Frequent use of offensive language in film. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

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