Newsnight. Complaint that news broadcast omitted any reference to a nationwide strike by primary school teachers. Declined to determine (responsible programming): non-broadcast of event a matter of editorial discretion.
Sportsnight. Complaint that 3 breaches of the liquor standard (incidental promotion not being minimised) relating to a jersey, signage on the wall, and a backdrop. TVNZ upheld 2 aspects of the complaint. Not upheld (liquor): aspect not upheld by TVNZ. Not upheld (liquor): 2 aspects, action taken sufficient.
Ren and Stimpy. Animated satirical series. Complaint about segment which parodied breakfast cereal commercials. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Promos for three AO programmes (the films Highlander II and A Woman's Guide to Adultery, and the series Peak Practice) were screened before 8.30pm. Not upheld (responsible programming, children's interests).
One Network News, Late Edition. Item dealt with DNA testing. Complainant alleged that as the DNA evidence in his case had not positively confirmed that he was the offender, the item was misleading and unfair to him. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
One World of Sport. One-day cricket match showed liquor logos onthe players' clothing. Not upheld (liquor).
Frontline: "Dicing with Disease". Item on BSE (mad cow disease). Upheld (balance, accuracy). Order (broadcast of summary of decision).
National Radio afternoon programme. Christmas Cake recipe. The presenter simulated drunkenness. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance, responsible programming (children), liquor).
3 National News. Visuals of an accident showed driver of car trapped in his vehicle and receiving treatment. Upheld (fairness). No order.
Coronation Street promo. Comments made by characters about programme, including about watching for 'one whole hour'. Not upheld (accuracy).