BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Gibson and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-041

Good Morning. News item reported that President Bush wanted bin Laden dead or alive and this was repeated in subsequent news broadcasts. Not upheld (accuracy).

Hooker and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 2002-043

Bitches and B*stards promo. Offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming, children's interests, violence).

Drackett-Case and TV4 Network Ltd - 2002-044

Promo for Pepsi Chart. Offensive behaviour. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Aburn and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-045

One News. Item on preliminary hearing of private prosecution of Constable A for murder reported evidence of prosecution witness. Not upheld (balance, fairness).

Hayes and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-046

The Weakest Link. Mildly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

Cook and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-038

Mercury Lane. Segment on short film Cow. Film shown in full and included bestiality. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

KD and The Radio Network Ltd - 2002-039

89.8 ZM. "Spot the difference" competition. Complainant’s incorrect entry read and complainant identified. Not upheld (privacy).

Shirtcliffe and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-040

Mana News. Call for voters to vote for one mayoral candidate. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration). Action taken sufficient (balance).

Smits and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-033

Space. Interview with two female porn actors. Alleged lack of balance. Abusive and objectionable language in complainant’s final comment. Declined to determine (balance).

Hooker and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-034

60 Minutes promo . Offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, programme classification, children's interests, violence).

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