Radio Pacific. Host used allegedly offensive language in describing the Australian Government's attitude to ANZUS and the United States. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. Item about car accident in which complainant’s son killed referred to speed and alcohol though driver had not been drinking. Not upheld (good taste and decency, accuracy, fairness).
Unsolved. Programme examined a 1980 murder and rape and disclosed address where crimes occurred. Not upheld (privacy).
The Edge: Office Goss. Caller claimed that a school principal was a lesbian in relationship with another teacher. Complaint that this was a breach of good taste, privacy, fairness and accuracy. Declined to determine (no tape). Warning.
Election programme. Labour Party advertisement that showed Prime Minister with New Zealanders in UN Peacekeeping Force in East Timor seen as implying support for East Timor. Not upheld (accuracy).
Space. Images of man exposing buttocks, "mooning". Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Dreams of a Suburban Mercenary. Short story contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming).
One News. Allegations that Australian Governor-General had covered up sexual abuse while Archbishop of Brisbane. Chief Executive of Women’s Refuge interviewed and suggested that the criticism directed at Dr Hollingworth was hypocritical. Not upheld (balance, accuracy, denigration).
The Mind of the Married Man promo. References to anal sex and offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Newstalk ZB talkback. Reference to named Judge "jerking off at work". Upheld: majority (fairness). Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration). No order.