BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Trussell and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2002-024

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).

Dodds and The RadioWorks Ltd - 2002-025

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).

Smith and The RadioWorks Ltd - 2002-026

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).

Bernie and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-020

Weddings: Happily Ever After? Update on some couples who had appeared in previous episodes of Wedding. Not upheld (privacy).

The New Zealand Woman and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-016, 2002-017

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).

The New Zealand Woman and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 2002-018, 2002-019

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).

Hutchins and UMA Broadcasting Ltd - 2002-021

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).

Hatton and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-010

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).

Lord and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-011

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).

Schwabe and Prime Television New Zealand Ltd - 2002-012

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).

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