Shortland Street. A number of episodes had dealt with the alternatives facing a character after becoming pregnant, and finally she decided to have the pregnancy terminated by an abortion. Not upheld (law and order, balance).
All Decisions
Ren and Stimpy. Repeat of an episode of adult cartoon, complaint about time it was broadcast (6.00pm). Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Just Kidding. Segment featured a practical joke in which a man in a straitjacket was seen asking passers-by for help. Complaint that the shot had portrayed mentally ill people in a denigratory manner and as inherently inferior. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
One Network News. Item reported the decision of the Prostitutes Collective to support HIV-positive sex workers who continued to work. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
3 National News. Report of an accident that morning where a schoolboy cyclist had been hit by a truck and killed. The pictures showed the cyclist lying on the ground at the scene of the accident. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness).
Sale of the Century. Game show, broadcast from 7.00–7.30pm, featured the Auckland Warriors rugby league team on several programmes. Complaint about the extensive display of DB Bitter logos. Not upheld: majority (liquor).
3 National News. Item covered the Auckland Hero Parade (organised by gay organisations). Complaint that two women wearing g-strings only were shown dancing erotically. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Newsnight. Interview of model who had appeared as a centrefold in "Playboy" magazine and was in New Zealand promoting "Playboy" cards. Complaint that item was unbalanced as it had neither mentioned nor dealt with pornography. Not upheld (balance).
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.