Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. Action movie in which two men stole mob money to prevent their friend’s bar from being closed down. Complaint that the film contained language and "gross violence" that breached broadcasting standards. Not upheld (good taste and decency, violence).
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Havoc 2000 Deluxe. Included a sequence in which a young man was shown stapling his genitals to a cross and then setting it alight. The programme the following week referred to the incident and the complaints it had generated. The original programme also included a sequence where one of the presenters asked a woman on the street if she would consider "a blow-job for four [dollars]". Not upheld (film of genitals being nailed to piece of wood, and programme a week later that referred to it: good taste and decency). Not upheld: majority (the question put to the woman: good taste and decency).
Radio Pacific. Host described parking wardens as "low lifes". Not upheld (good taste and decency, social responsibility).
New Zealand Tamil Society broadcast. Text read out concerning the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple of Sri Lanka. Complaint that the text contained four factual errors. Not upheld (accuracy, balance).
National Radio: Kim Hill. Editor of recently published first issue of "The Best Underground Press – Critical Review" interviewed by Kim Hill. Claimed interviewer was rude and antagonistic, treated her unfairly, did not give her an opportunity to advance her opinions, and there were some inaccuracies in the interviewer’s comments. Not upheld (balance, fairness, social responsibility).
John Banks Breakfast Show. Host expressed his strong displeasure at Department of Conservation's management programme which involved the shooting of thar (mountain goats). Upheld (good taste and decency, fairness). Orders (broadcast of statement, $500 costs to Crown).
The Rock. Announcer used allegedly offensive words in two broadcasts. Upheld: first broadcast (good taste and decency). Not upheld: second broadcast (good taste and decency). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
One News. Excerpt from the performance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Complainant said the item showed naked men. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
ACT Party political advertisement referred to ACT's and National's policies for resolving Treaty claims. Complaint that ACT was disseminating incorrect and unconstitutional information Declined to determine.
American Anthem. Movie included offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests): action taken sufficient.