One Network News. Item dealt with recapture of escaped prisoner who was a convicted murderer and included an interview with his father and his ten-year-old son. The mother of the boy complained that this breached his privacy. Upheld (privacy). Order ($500 costs to complainant).
Fair Go. Item reported on a dart-throwing competition where the promoter had arranged insurance for the event with his United States principal but after the competition had been won, the principal refused to accept the claim, asserting the winner’s throw had been wind-assisted. Not upheld (balance, fairness).
Super Liquor Sportsnight. Item included twenty-four references to liquor. Upheld (liquor: action taken insufficient). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
3 News sports item. Phrase used in report on the New Zealand cricket team’s visit to Buckingham Palace allegedly disrespectful. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Inside New Zealand: Nude Zealand. Documentary about the naturist movement in New Zealand, commencing at 8.30 pm, contained footage of naked men and women, including breasts and male genitalia. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Documentary New Zealand: "Hell for Leather". Programme examined the fortunes of a footwear company managed by a prominent Maori businesswoman, as it struggled to avoid closure. Staff and management were seen to be severely stressed by the prospect of the business collapsing. Complaint about the language used. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Larry Williams Programme. Item focused on the resignation from the Alliance Party of Mr Frank Grover MP and included interviews with Mr Jim Anderton, the leader of the Alliance Party, and with Mr Grover. Complaint that by including Mr Anderton in the interview, the host had breached an agreement. Not upheld (fairness, balance). Subsumed (accuracy, responsible programming).
The Lakes. Episode beginning at 9.05pm contained a scene depicting a violent gang rape. Not upheld (good taste and decency, violence).
Good Morning. Programme's nutritionist interviewed a representative from the International Soy Advisory Board and demonstrated the use of soy products in cooking. Complaint that programme did not warn viewers of the known health risks of using soy products, nor did it reveal that the guest was either a consultant to or an employee of a company which markets the products. Upheld (balance, accuracy). Order (broadcast of statement).
Fair Go. Item discussed situation faced by the owners of some pensioner flats in Kaiapoi in relation to the local Council buying back the flats at the original price. A follow-up item on Fair Go reported that a large number of people had written to the Council objecting to its practice. Not upheld (balance). Not relevant (good taste and decency, privacy).