BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Cotterall, Curham and Chitty and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2001-037, 2001-038, 2001-039

One News. Showed images of NZ actress and male actor both nude in award-winning film "Intimacy". Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

M and Radio 531 PI - 2001-028

Radio 531 PI News. Report that 20-year-old Tongan man had died as a result of suicide. Upheld (privacy). Order ($500 compensation to complainant).

Brazier and The Radio Network Ltd - 2001-029

Newstalk ZB. Host’s comment allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Group Against Liquor Advertising and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2001-030

One News. Interview with golfer, liquor signage on backdrop behind him. Not upheld (liquor): action taken sufficient.

Crocombe and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2001-031

Morning Report. Panel discussion about Biketawa Declaration which would allow Pacific Islands Forum to deal with regional crises involving the internal affairs of member states. Not upheld (balance, fairness).

Wells and The Radio Network Ltd - 2001-022

ZG FM Gisborne morning programme. Offensive language and reference to complainant on air. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness, children's interests).

Watson and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2001-023

Advertisements during religious programmes A Christmas Dream from a Holy Land and Christmas Glory from Westminster Abbey broadcast on Christmas Eve, allegedly offensive. Declined to determine (good taste and decency).

SB and Sun FM Whakatane - 2001-024, 2001-025

Sun FM. Announcers made disparaging comments on air about complainant. Declined to determine (privacy, discrimination and denigration: issue primarily a work-related dispute).

George and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2001-026

Assignment: "The Parent Trap". Documentary about divorce and men who feel disadvantaged by the family law system. Not upheld (balance).

Hill & Knowlton (NZ) Ltd and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2001-027

Havoc and Newsboy’s Sell Out Tour 2. Interview contained allegations about public relations companies. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (good taste and decency). Subsumed (accuracy, balance). Order (broadcast of statement).

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