BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Barker and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-194

One News. Item about magazine for divorced people included picture of nude couple having sex. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

Hutchins and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-195

One News. Explanation that Maori opposition to genetic engineering was based on traditional beliefs, including that Maori were descended from flora and fauna. Not upheld (accuracy: clearly identified as a belief).

Horlor and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 2000-196, 2000-197

3 News. Items on black market trade in illegal cars alleged tax evasion. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).

Moore and TV3 Network Services Ltd - 2000-198

Nightline. Item about Irish singer Sinead O’Connor’s new album contained old footage of O’Connor ripping up photo of Pope. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).

James and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-199

Holmes. During a discussion about providing nutritional information on packaged foods, the presenter described saturated fats as "killer fats". Not upheld (accuracy).

Lawson and Radio New Zealand Ltd - 2000-200

Insight. Item on Government housing policy looked at impact on low-income consumers. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).

Marshall and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-201

Music video "Beautiful Day". Video broadcast at about 8.00am on a Sunday between a religious programme and a children’s programme. Contained visuals of a couple kissing. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).

O'Neill and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-202

One News: promo for Holmes, "Drug Cheats". Promo questioned whether an athlete and a swimmer had taken performance-enhancing drugs before the Sydney Olympic Games. Not upheld (law and order, accuracy, fairness).

Schwabe and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2000-180

One News. Complaint that item about Olympic flame runner being accosted by spectator contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Richards and The Radio Network Ltd - 2000-181

Radio Sport breakfast show. Host's references to Japanese and East Timorese derogatory. Upheld (denigration and discrimination). Order ($500 costs to Crown).

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