Newstalk ZB. Talkback topic of global warming. Complainant tried to contribute but was described as an idiot and call terminated. Subsequently named as Brian, though he had used another first name when he called. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (privacy). Declined to determine (balance: insufficient information). No order.
Strassman. Ventriloquist used allegedly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. Item summarised findings of preliminary study reported in the journal Science which suggested that excessive doses of vitamin C might contribute to tissue damage which was linked to cancer. Not upheld (accuracy, balance).
Documentary New Zealand: 1951. Documentary on waterfront dispute focused on personal experiences of watersiders and their plight. Not upheld (balance)
Inventions from the Shed. Documentary rated G contained mildly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
The Boys Club. Film contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Sex and the City. Offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
3 News. Amateur footage showed moment of collapse of floor during wedding celebration in Jerusalem. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming).
One News. Amateur footage showed moment of collapse of floor during wedding celebration in Jerusalem. Not upheld (good taste and decency, violence).
Promo for The Panel. Included a segment where panellist mocked Princess Margaret. Not upheld (good taste and decency).