National Radio: Eureka. Interview with Lord Robert Winston included critical comments about the genetic modification research of Dr Arpad Pusztai and comments went unchallenged. Not upheld (balance, fairness). Not upheld: majority (accuracy). Declined to determine: minority (accuracy).
The Rock: Morning Rumble. Competition about the worst things that had ever happened to you when drinking included story about drunk youth who was sexually abused and the abuse photographed. Upheld (good taste and decency, social responsibility). Order ($2,500 costs to Crown).
The Edge. Announcer made anonymous call to woman purporting to be buying magazines and said had fetish for "shirtless Papua New Guinea women". Upheld (good taste and decency). Order (broadcast of summary of decision and $500 costs to Crown).
Weddings: Happily Ever After? Update on some couples who had appeared in previous episodes of Wedding. Not upheld (privacy).
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).