TV2 Big Comedy Gala – offensive language and targeted Christians. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
All Decisions
Student radio 95bFM. Song XXX by rap band Atom contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency: action taken sufficient). (Also appropriate in conclusion to repeat apology directly to complainant.)
Last Dance. Movie contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
ZMFM. Game called "Know Your Dairy" denigrated foreigners. Action taken insufficient (denigration and discrimination: unsatisfactory complaints procedure, warning). Tape retention inadequate. Order (broadcast of statement).
One News. Report on Crown compensation to Ngati Rua-Nui inaccurately stated that many were killed at the invasion of Parihaka. Action taken insufficient (accuracy). Order (broadcast of statement).
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).