Red Heat. Film contained excessive violence. Upheld (violence): action taken insufficient.
All Decisions
3ZB talkback. Host referred to article about complainant being awarded a lump sum by the Accident Compensation Appeal Authority. Not upheld (privacy).
Energy FM breakfast programme promo. Comments on newspaper coverage of complainant's part in capturing armed robber. Upheld (good taste and decency): but existing offer of apology sufficient. Not upheld (privacy). No order.
3 National News. Complaint that news showed a "New Right monetarist bias". Not upheld (accuracy).
Body and Soul. Upheld (liquor): action taken insufficient. Order (broadcast of statement).
Radio Hauraki. A "nude" interview with strippers. Upheld: majority (good taste and decency). Not upheld (discrimination and denigration). No order.
3 National News. Item showed young man who had made a court appearance for drink driving and causing a fatal accident. Not upheld (privacy).
PrimeTime. Signs for Steinlager beer on wall behind people being interviewed, one of whom was seen to pour Steinlager into a glass from a bottle on the table. Upheld (liquor). No order.
Nightline. Late evening news showed extracts from rugby game. Complaint about prominent background signs promoting beer. Not upheld (liquor).
Body and Soul. Item stressed importance of sex education for children and young adults. Not upheld: majority (balance). Not upheld (good taste and decency).