Nightline. Item about alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the USA followed by an allegedly satirical piece set in Auckland. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
All Decisions
Holmes. Programme broadcast between 6.30 and 7pm showed extracts from some videos in a series ordered off the air in Australia, "Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos". Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
In Bed with Madonna. Film contained sexual material. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
One Network News. Reporter questioned impact of advertisements in Australian State election that were critical of some New Zealand Government policies. Not upheld (balance, accuracy, fairness).
Newstalk 1ZB Leighton Smith's morning programme. Presenter's comment about himself. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
The Remand of Ivan Curry. Documentary dealt with arrest of Ivan Curry, a man with severe hearing disabilities, on the charge of murder, and his remand in custody until his acquital nearly two years later. Not upheld: majority (balance). Not upheld (fairness, responsible programming).
The Simpsons' Halloween Special. Complaint that programme was anti-social and not appropriate for children. Upheld: majority (children's interests). Not upheld (law and order). No order.
TV One. 'Steinlager Blue' beer advertisement. Complaint that irresponsible frivolity and mood change in liquor advertisement. Not upheld (liquor).
Tonight. Item about electoral referendum, which was given incorrect title. Not upheld (accuracy): action taken sufficient.
The Ralston Group. Allegedly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency): action taken sufficient.