Assignment. Documentary about child abuse used archival footage of Heperi family without seeking permission. Not upheld (fairness, privacy).
Documentary New Zealand: Stepping Out. Programme about young urban Maori on hikoi in Far North contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Tux Super Dog Challenge. Mildly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
British drama, Priest. Drama depicted homosexual sexual activity. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. Item about covert recording of telephone conversation in which NZRFU receptionist advised caller of availability of scalped tickets. Upheld (fairness: not broadcasting full summary of covert call). Not upheld (accuracy; fairness: using covert call, given public interest). Subsumed (avoiding use of deceptive programme practice). Order (broadcast of statement).
TV One. Coverage of Olympic Games opening ceremony advertised as being live. Not upheld (accuracy).
The Craft. Film with theme of witchcraft and sorcery was broadcast at 8.30pm. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests, violence).
60 Minutes: "The Ugly Ockers". Programme examined sex tourist trade in Thailand. Allegedly offensive behaviour. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Holmes. Advice for travellers about how to improve their chances of surviving an aircraft disaster was to dress as for a bonfire. Not upheld (responsible programming). Not relevant (accuracy, balance).
60 Minutes. Item about correlation between a particular milk protein and childhood diabetes and heart disease. Not upheld (balance).