Nine to Noon, rebroadcast on The Best of Nine to Noon. Interview with Linda Clark contained an exclamation that was allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
60 Minutes. Documentary concerned the suicide of a youth and the programme was based around the reflections of his parents and the factors they believed had led to his death. Complaint that the programme had misleadingly blamed cannabis use for his behaviour and suicide. Not upheld (accuracy, balance).
One News. Report referred to film "Austin Powers – The Spy Who Shagged Me". Complaint that "shagged" is offensive language. Declined to determine.
One World of Sport: Rugby Sevens. Live broadcast during half-time break contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Our People, Our Century: "Cradle to Grave". Second programme in the series interpreted New Zealand’s recent social history through an examination of the lives and experience of three different families. Complaint that the programme lacked balance and fairness because it neglected to acknowledge any political party other than the Labour Party. Not upheld (balance). No distortion: not an editorial matter.
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.