Documentary New Zealand: "To Age or Not to Age". Programme set out to measure effectiveness of some approaches being promoted for staying healthy and feeling younger. Four staff from the Department of Human Nutrition at Otago University complained to the broadcaster that some of the approaches advanced were misleading, and some could lead to adverse health outcomes. Broadcaster upheld the balance complaint but the Authority found the action taken on balance insufficient. Order (broadcast of approved statement).
Something for the Weekend. Adult comedy programme, fiancee shown five penises (partly dressed and disguised to a considerable extent) and asked to identify her fiance’s. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Sex and the City. Offensive language used by 13-year-old female characters. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Newstalk ZB. Discussion of terrorist attack in New York City on 11 September 2001, President Bush's actions described as pathetic. Inappropriate standard (discrimination and denigration: nominated by broadcaster). Not upheld (fairness).
Banzai. Comedy sketch included shot of man’s naked penis. Not upheld (good taste and decency: borderline).
The Rock. 67 complaints about offensive language. Upheld (good taste and decency, denigration and discrimination, effect on children: various). Declined to determine (various). Not upheld (various)
Concert FM. News item on cannabis use reported submission that decriminalisation would lead to increased use and heavy use could lead to criminal behaviour. Not upheld (balance).
Bulworth. Film, which was screened twice, contained a scene in which a young boy used obscene language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Late Edition and Breakfast. Alleged rat infestation in Helensville. Community views not sought. Upheld (accuracy). Subsumed (fairness, balance). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
Channel Z. Offensive language. Upheld (good taste and decency). Order ($750 costs to Crown).