Big Brother. Programmes containing material with adult themes were broadcast at 6.30pm. Upheld (good taste and decency, programme classification, children's interests). No order (but recommendation for a written apology).
TV3 current affairs programme. Complaint alleged programme was in breach of standards and of privacy. Declined to determine (standards, privacy).
One News. Interview with Chief Ombudsman about tax-payer funded sex-change operation where health bureaucracy acted unfairly. Order to supply tape to the Authority
Newstalk ZB. Host commenting on Transmission Gully criticised politicians and cut off callers putting contrary views. Not upheld (balance).
One News. Comment at political meeting reported in both headlines and in item allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency, item). Declined to determine (no tape of headlines).
Holmes. Item showing young people mimicking professional wrestling. Not upheld (unfamiliar methods of inflicting pain, injury and death, particularly if capable of easy imitation; children's interests)
One News. Observer's comment on shop closure in country town included mildly offensive term. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
The Rock. 14 complaints about offensive language. Upheld (good taste and decency, denigration and discrimination, effect on children, action taken insufficient: various). Not upheld (law and order and various others). Declined to determine (various). Orders ($8250 total costs to Crown).
Our World: Clever Dicks – Part 2. Programme about clever creatures included image from AMI Insurance advertisement of a kea prising tail lights from vehicles. Not upheld (accuracy)
One News. Item reported that Chairman of New Zealand Post wanted to meet with Leader of the Opposition to find out who had leaked her a copy of the proposed "People’s Bank" business plan, but the item failed to mention his chairmanship of Television New Zealand. Not upheld (accuracy: chairmanship of TVNZ irrelevant to item).