BSA Decisions Ngā whakatau a Te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present

All Decisions
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).

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).

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).