Newstalk 1ZB morning programme. Presenter's comments when talking about a disputed road on Waiheke Island and the owner of the land allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness): action taken sufficient.
All Decisions
Musical interlude "Nothing to Fear". Complaint that the song was pro-Arab propaganda. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, accuracy, discrimination and denigration). Declined to determine (balance).
Shortland Street. Incident focusing on misuse of firearms. Declined to determine (discrimination and denigration): standard not applicable.
One Network News. Item about Customs investigation into the importing of men's underwear. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (law and order, balance, accuracy, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming). No order.
Ren and Stimpy. Rubber nipple skit in cartoon. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests, violence).
Te Karere. Item dealt with problems at radio station, broadcast on 3 different occasions. Upheld (fairness). Not upheld (balance, accuracy). No order.
Nightline. Item about Waitangi Tribunal recommendation. Upheld (accuracy, one aspect). Not upheld: majority (good taste and decency). Not upheld (law and order, discrimination and denigration). No order.
One Network News. Items about disgruntled New Zealanders in advertisements for Australian State Elections. Upheld (accuracy, fairness). No order.
TV One advertisement for socks. Man walking away from camera apparently wearing only socks. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
One Network News. Item on new test to detect Down's Syndrome. Not upheld (balance).