The Happy Hooker Goes to Hollywood. Film screened on MGM Channel at 7.30pm on TelstraClear showed nudity and sexual content. Action taken sufficient.
Marathon Man. Film contained offensive language, complaint that warning ought to have been broadcast. Complaint upheld by broadcaster, action taken sufficient.
Channel Z. News item about arrest of man for a kidnapping reported that the accused was expected to have a hard time in jail; announcer expressed pleasure at that prospect. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, privacy, balance, accuracy, social responsibility).
One News. Item about a sexual assault trial allegedly included unnecessarily violent and graphic material. Not upheld (children's interests, violence).
One News. Pronunciation of "Waikato" allegedly denigration of New Zealand English and its speakers. Declined to determine (no issue of broadcasting standards raised by complaint).
Moving On. Allegedly offensive language and incorrect classification. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming children's interests).
The Edge. Interview contained impersonation of cyclist banned for bad language and used offensive language which was beeped out. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (discrimination and denigration). No order.
Newstalk ZB. Doctor commented that human life begins at implantation, not conception. Allegedly inaccurate and contrary to accepted medical practice. Not upheld (balance, accuracy, fairness). Reminder to broadcaster of obligation to retain tapes.
Insight. Item on the monarchy versus republic debate. Not upheld (balance, fairness, accuracy).
Country Life. Programme dealing with rural issues allegedly contained offensive language. Declined to determine (complaint vexatious). Order ($150 costs to broadcaster).