One News. News item about an alleged rapist in USA arrested after 20 years because of DNA evidence showed photo of complainant (the victim of the rape and attempted murder) at time of the offence. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy, fairness, responsible programming).
3 News. News item about an alleged rapist in USA arrested after 20 years because of DNA evidence showed photo of complainant (the victim of the rape and attempted murder) at time of the offence. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy, fairness, responsible programming).
Radio Waatea's Liberation Talkback. Caller advocated "illegal use of armed force" by Maori to achieve political goals and host supported caller’s view. Not upheld (law and order, balance).
New Rulers of the World promo. Promo for John Pilger documentary contained an answer to a question that was a response to another unrelated question. Action taken insufficient. Upheld (fairness, responsible programming). Order (broadcast of approved statement).
One News. Item reported survey of teenagers’ attitudes which suggested trend to drugs and disrespect for New Zealand flag and anthem. Not upheld (law and order, accuracy, balance).
The Lions: Up Close and Personal. Documentary series following the Lions’ 2001 rugby tour of Australia filmed team members off the field swearing. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Assignment. Preview of item on state of New Zealand railways had interviewees using mildly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Advertisements during religious programmes A Christmas Dream from a Holy Land and Christmas Glory from Westminster Abbey which were broadcast on Christmas Eve. Allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Family Health Diary. Item broadcast during One News included claim that a particular product could reduce cholesterol absorption; allegedly inaccurate medical information. Declined to deternine (no broadcasting standards involved as it was an advertising programme).
The Sopranos. Scene in which man attacks and kills pregnant woman. Upheld (good taste and decency, violence). Subsumed (programme classification). No order.