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The Authority has not upheld a complaint that the action taken by NZME in relation to an Alternative Commentary Collective (ACC) host describing the All Blacks vs Italy game at Wellington’s stadium as ‘a paedophile’s delight … families as far as the eye can see’, was insufficient. The broadcaster upheld the complaint under the offensive and disturbing content standard and advised it had spoken to the Content Director for Radio Hauraki, who discussed the matter with the hosts involved, reducing the likelihood of future similar breaches occurring. The Authority considered this to be sufficient in the circumstances. Not Upheld: Offensive and Disturbing Content (Action Taken)...