Moving On. Allegedly offensive language and incorrect classification. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming children's interests).
All Decisions
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).
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).