Between the Lines. Complaint that warning some viewers might find scenes offensive was directed at two lesbian kisses. Not upheld (balance, discrimination and denigration).
60 Minutes. Item contained file footage of naked men, survivors of the holocaust. Declined to determine (good taste and decency, children's interests): complaint trivial.
Under Investigation. Item on Auckland's downtown "red light district". Declined to determine (broadcaster justified in not responding to the complaint because of its intemperate language).
Holmes. Item contained extensive coverage of Steinlager logo. Upheld (liquor, one aspect). No order.
DB Sport. Complaint that sponsorship credits for a beer appeared more than 30 times during broadcast. Upheld (liquor). Order (broadcast of statement).
Newsnight. Interview with male strippers and excerpts from their performance. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Newsnight. Item discussed body piercing generally and nipple piercing in particular. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Verbatim, Insight. Drama and current affairs documentary allegedly contained offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming (re children's interests and violence)).
Red Heat. Film contained excessive violence. Upheld (violence): action taken insufficient.
3ZB talkback. Host referred to article about complainant being awarded a lump sum by the Accident Compensation Appeal Authority. Not upheld (privacy).