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.
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human. Film unsuitable for children screened at 7.00pm. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children).
60 Minutes: "Double Lives". Documentary about murder of Fiji Red Cross director and New Zealand partner contained unsubstantiated allegations about drug abuse and sex abuse. Not upheld (law and order, privacy, accuracy, fairness, protection of children). Not upheld: majority (balance).
Shortland Street. Character with bipolar disorder portrayed as obsessive, delusional and violent. Not upheld (discrimination). Not applicable (balance, accuracy).
Fair Go. When there is an ACC contribution the practice is for GPs to reduce the consultation fee to patient. Opinion given in programme that not to do so might amount to using finance as a barrier to treatment which is unethical. Upheld (accuracy). Not upheld (fairness). No order.
Radio Pacific, Solid Gold, The Edge, The Rock. Messages broadcast over 4 days asking anyone who knew complainant's whereabouts to contact The RadioWorks Ltd. Allegedly improper use of missing person report. Upheld: majority (privacy principles iii and v, fairness). Not upheld (privacy principle iv). No order.
Commando. Film screened at 1.15pm showed violence unsuitable for children. Upheld (children, violence). No order.