The Rock. 67 complaints about offensive language. Upheld (good taste and decency, denigration and discrimination, effect on children: various). Declined to determine (various). Not upheld (various)
All Decisions
Concert FM. News item on cannabis use reported submission that decriminalisation would lead to increased use and heavy use could lead to criminal behaviour. Not upheld (balance).
Bulworth. Film, which was screened twice, contained a scene in which a young boy used obscene language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Late Edition and Breakfast. Alleged rat infestation in Helensville. Community views not sought. Upheld (accuracy). Subsumed (fairness, balance). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
Channel Z. Offensive language. Upheld (good taste and decency). Order ($750 costs to Crown).
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).