89FM "Candid Call" phone call. Not upheld: majority (good taste and decency). Declined to determine (complaint that Radio New Zealand, having upheld part of the complaint, should have included an apology).
Programme and trailers for Frontliine: "Abortion Alternatives". Item discussed the practices of some anit-abortion groups in the United States. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
Frontliine: "Abortion Alternatives". Item discussed the practices of some anit-abortion groups in the United States. Not upheld (balance).
Love and Hate. Two-part Canadian mini-series based on true story of a man convicted of murdering his wife. Upheld (good taste and decency, violence). No order.
Aotearoa Radio. Talkback about hot air balloonist. Complaint that balloonist's privacy invaded and that the tape had not been retained for 28 working days. Upheld (non-retention of tape). Declined to determine (privacy). No order.
Frontline. Item discussed role of homosexual clergy. Not upheld (balance, fairness).
89FM "Candid Call" phone call discussed driver's behaviour. Upheld (privacy). Order ($1,000 compensation to complainant).
Sunday Theatre: "Never Come Back". Incident of a near drowning. Upheld: majority (violence). Not upheld (law and order: use of ingenious methods or unfamiliar devices). Declined to determine (law and order: item explaining technique of a crime inviting imitation). No order.
New Zealand Today. Complaint that advertisement not clearly distinguishable from rest of programme. Not upheld: majority (responsible programming).
Holmes. Item on professional photographer of babies. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration, children's interests).