Living Earth. Crushing caterpillars between the fingers was shown as an alternative method of pest control. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
All Decisions
Decision 93. Report on TV One about outcome of that day's general election. Complaint by the Christian Heritage Party about its coverage in the results and during the campaign. Upheld: majority (balance, one minor aspect about TVNZ's presentation of the electorate results). Not upheld (balance, substance of the complaint; accuracy). No order.
The Mystery of North Head. Documentary about rumours that North Head contained hidden tunnels holding ammunition and the first plane built by the Boeing Corporation. Not upheld (privacy). Declined to determine (good taste and decency, law and order: plagiarism issue).
The Mystery of North Head. Documentary about rumours that North Head contained hidden tunnels holding ammunition and the first plane built by the Boeing Corporation. Not upheld (privacy). Declined to determine (good taste and decency, law and order: plagiarism issue).
One Network News. Report on the "Hero Parade" in Auckland. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order).
What Now. Children's programme discussed India and Indians, using 'funny' accents. Upheld (discrimination and denigration). No order.
The House on Grey Street. Complaint about language used. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Crazy People. Film used offensive language repeatedly. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Otello. Complaint that film of Verdi opera was "marred by intrusive advertisements". Not upheld (good taste and decency).
60 Minutes. Allegations that, in some cases, the ACC had been"double-billed" for patients attending an Accident and Emergency Clinic in Takapuna. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (privacy, accuracy). No order.