A documentary called Babies told the story of a 47-year-old woman having her fifth child who had had her first child at the age of 18 and had given it up for adoption at birth. The documentary showed the adopted child as a young woman and gave her first name, even though consent had not been given to broadcast this material. The daughter complained that this breached her privacy. The broadcaster upheld the complaint, and the material objected to was edited out in case the item was rebroadcast. The board found the action taken insufficient and ordered $500 compensation to be paid to the complainant.
Nine to Noon. Topic was dispute among board members of NZ Post and accountability of SOEs. Not upheld (balance).
Nine to Noon. Book reading from novel "Baby No-Eyes" contained explicit sex instruction from young boy to sister, and reading was repeated the next day. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Space. Magazine programme had two items about visits to studio which made porn videos. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness).
60 Minutes. Allegation of bullying in RNZ Navy’s gunnery section. Not upheld (balance, fairness).
The Machine. Quiz show aimed at children and teenagers used allegedly offensive language to describe Southland. Not upheld: majority (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Strassman. Episode in comedy series featuring a ventriloquist used offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Strassman. Episode in comedy series featuring a ventriloquist used offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
The Heat. Announcer named manager and referred to staff of Classic Hits 99FM in Timaru abusively. Broadcaster upheld complaint and gave written apology. Action taken insufficient. Order (broadcast of apology).
For Richer or Poorer. Movie contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, programme classification).