Classic Hits FM. Presenter's comments about Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones expecting a child and that Ms Zeta-Jones was considering converting to Judaism. Not upheld: majority (good taste and decency: not racist; discrimination and denigration: legitimate use of humour).
Marae. A special edition broadcast live from the "Aotearoa Traditional Performing Arts Festival" contained a haka with close-up shots of male performers’ naked buttocks and testicles. Complaint that this was offensive behaviour. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. A charity hair dressing event was subject of an item and the item included a brief shot of a 'scantily-clad' woman dancer who was one of the entertainers at the event. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
John Banks' talkback: "Royal Breakfast Show". A host read on air part of A’s written complaint about the host’s use of the word "Royal" to describe his show and also named the complainant. Upheld (privacy principle (v) – identification. No order.
Prime Living. Presenter wore a rugby jersey bearing the words "Waikato Draught". Upheld (liquor: incidental promotion). No order.
Bookmarks. An extract from the book "They who do not Grieve" by Sia Figiel was read out by her in a broadcast on National Radio beginning at 7.00pm. Part of the extract was masked by an audible beep. Complaint that the extract read was vulgar and contained "obscenities". Not upheld (good taste and decency: potential breach averted by words being beeped; responsible programming: children's interests).
3 News. Two pre-school children were shown with the mother’s consent in news items and were described as the children of a member of the "Screwdriver Gang" who was sought by the police. Complaint that this was a breach of privacy, good taste and decency, and fairness. Upheld by broadcaster. Action taken by broadcaster sufficient.
20/20: "Flatmate Wanted". Item reported that a young man had killed his flatmate and then himself; it also reported that the young man had a mental illness and was receiving outpatient services from Waitemata Health. Criticism was levelled at the mental health system because neither his own family nor the flatmate had been told of his condition, and because he had been released into the community despite his condition. Not upheld (law and order, balance, accuracy, discrimination and denigration). Subsumed (fairness, under balance).
Keeping Secrets. Documentary about the opening of a second "Secrets" table dancing club in London showed "strip club" scenes and nudity. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
3 News. Item about the "Screwdriver Gang" being sought by police showed footage of two pre-school children whose father was a member of the gang. Upheld (privacy). No order.