Radio Pacific's Morning Grill. Referred to an Authority decision ordering complainant to pay costs to the broadcaster as complaint about use of offensive language was vexatious. Declined to determine (no tape).
All Decisions
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).
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.
Strippers. British documentary series examined female striptease. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Newstalk ZB: Leighton Smith Morning Show. Caller used word "mongrel" to describe bad parents. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
Nine to Noon. Listeners’ comments about Hormone Replacement Therapy broadcast, some suggesting soy products as an alternative to HRT. Not upheld (balance).
Holmes. Item dealt with aspects of the campaign of the leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters MP. Not upheld (discrimination).
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).
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).
Six Feet Under. Male sex scene. Not upheld (good taste and decency).