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).
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3 News. Items on black market trade in illegal cars alleged tax evasion. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
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).
Holmes. During a discussion about providing nutritional information on packaged foods, the presenter described saturated fats as "killer fats". Not upheld (accuracy).
Insight. Item on Government housing policy looked at impact on low-income consumers. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
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).
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).
One News. Complaint that item about Olympic flame runner being accosted by spectator contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Radio Sport breakfast show. Host's references to Japanese and East Timorese derogatory. Upheld (denigration and discrimination). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
The Rock. Number of complaints about offensive language, offensive behaviour, broadcasts inconsistent with maintenance of law and order, denigration of and discrimination against women, and unsuitable for children. Upheld: various (good taste and decency, suitability for children). Not upheld: various. Order ($5,000 costs to Crown).