Earth Report. Highlights from BBC World documentary rebroadcast. Brief footage showed child being bathed. Complaint that this breached child's privacy. Declined to determine (complaint did not raise any issues of privacy: child not exploited, nudity not sexualised).
One News, Te Karere. Report on death of child who had been killed by his mother’s partner had footage of child’s body. Not upheld (privacy: deceased person not an individual under the Broadcasting Act).
Boxing: De la Hoya v Mosely. Omission of action between rounds. Allegedly misleading, and distorted editing. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
Strassman. Complaint that ventriloquist used offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Checkpoint. Lawyer for the police officer who shot and killed a man in Waitara was interviewed. She explained some of the background to the shooting and defended the request that the officer not be named by the media. Not upheld (balance)
Morning Report. British newspapers reviewed, including The Guardian. Complaint that considerably more reference had been given to The Guardian than to either of the other papers, so left-wing bias. Declined to determine (balance).
Courage Under Fire. During combat scene in film, one of the characters used offensive language including blasphemy. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Documentary New Zealand: "The Real New Zealand". Item about New Zealand homestays included a segment about a homestay designed for gay visitors. Complaint that this promoted homosexuality while omitting information and warning about sexually transmitted diseases. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance).
What Now? PM. Item on decriminalisation of cannabis included footage of a cannabis joint being rolled and two people sharing a joint. Complaint that this was unsuitable viewing for children. Upheld (children's interests). No order.
Around the Bend: Yeastie Girls song "You Suck". Offensive language and described oral sex. Upheld. Order ($250 costs to Crown).