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In any event, at the end of the Newshub Nation item the reporter clearly acknowledged more than 20% of voters were undecided as to which candidate to support.
However, we consider neither was treated unfairly, taking into account the following factors:10Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.11 The interviews raise important matters of public interest and political accountability. The two interviewees are Members of Parliament, experienced in dealing with the media, who could reasonably expect to be scrutinised in the manner which occurred.
National.[27] For completeness, we reiterate our finding the statement reflected National Party policy; it is not a quantified promise, a guarantee, or a statement of fact.
The Authority has not upheld a complaint that a statement on RNZ National that the new Government ‘plans to repeal Smokefree legislation to fund tax cuts’ breached the accuracy and balance standards. The Authority found the accuracy standard was not breached noting other content within the broadcast and interviews with National Party members before the programme meant audience members were unlikely to be misled. The balance standard did not apply.
The item ‘is clearly discussing National Party policy and balancing material is not required’. Fairness: the comment was the type of analysis expected of the deputy political editor. The reporter also put this issue ‘directly to the National Party Leader, who gives his own viewpoint on the choice of venue.’
, we consider those concerns relate to the complainant’s views regarding the likely consequences of National Party policies.
For the reasons set forth above, the Authority declines to uphold the complaint.Signed for and on behalf of the Authority Iain GallawayChairperson20 October 1994AppendixMr Gadd's Complaint to TV3 Network Services Limited - 18 March 1994Mr Bernard Gadd of Auckland complained to TV3 Network Services Ltd about anitem of economic news reported on 3 National News broadcast between 6.00pm -7.00pm on Thursday 17 March.Alleging that 3 National News consistently displayed a "New Right monetarist bias",Mr
As is its practice, the Authorityhas determined the complaint without a formal hearing.Before proceeding with the determination, the Authority commends the complainantand the broadcaster for their expedition which has enabled a complaint concerning anews item about an accident on 22 February to be determined by the Authority at itsmeeting on 23 March.Mr Cowan complained to TV3 about the lead item on 3 National News on 22February 1955.
SummaryTruck tailgating was an aspect of a news item broadcast on 3 National News on TV3 at6.00pm on 16 September 1996.
SummaryThe claim that the number of New Zealanders facing a housing crisis was growingdespite government spending was covered in an item on 3 National News broadcastbetween 6.00–7.00pm on 10 January 1995.
SummarySome shots of a woman skiing topless on a skifield were shown in an item about the11th Spring Carnival at the Remarkables Skifield, broadcast on 3 National Newsbetween 6.00–6.30pm on 14 September 1997.Mr Moore complained to TV3 Network Services Limited, the broadcaster, thatscreening an item whose focus in part was a woman's naked breasts, without warningduring a family viewing time, breached the broadcasting standards.On the basis that the item was concerned with the fun activities which
On this occasion, it determines the complaint without a formal hearing.A fire in a nightclub in Sweden had claimed the lives of many young people, most of whom were refugees from Macedonia and Somalia, according to a news item on National Radio on 30 October 1998 at 9.00pm.
On this occasion, theAuthority determines the complaints without a formal hearing.An item on 3 National News on TV3 on 21 November, shown between 6.00–7.00pm,reported on a house fire in which a toddler died.
SummaryThe house in which an occupant was raped was shown in an item on 3 National Newsbroadcast between 6.00–6.30pm on Sunday 31 March 1996.
For the above reasons, the Authority declines to uphold the complaint.Signed for and on behalf of the Authority Judith PotterChairperson17 August 1995AppendixD V Blomfield's Complaint to TV3 Network Services Ltd - 4 May 1995Mr Blomfield of Waikanae complained to TV3 Network Services Ltd (through theAuthority) about an item on that evening's 3 National News when presenter BillRalston interviewed Police Assistant Commissioner Brion Duncan.
The item was broadcast at 6.00pm on Nation Radio on 11 September 1999, and was introduced by the reporter who said Mr Hope’s remarks were "an appeal for information which will help trace the bodies." Mr Hope was recorded as saying: I would sincerely ask his family or anyone near to him to show some compassion.
As is its practice, the Authoritydetermines the complaint without a formal hearing.During the current affairs section of 3 National News broadcast between 6.00–7.00pmon 1 April 1996, invited guests discussed the issue of immigration with host SeanPlunket. The issue was topical in light of the release of the New Zealand First'spolicy on immigration and its leader's comments on Asian immigrants.
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As is its practice, theAuthority has determined the complaint without a formal hearing.Mr Ted Caldwell, a former Cook Strait ferry steward and author of a forthcomingbook which focussed on the conduct and behaviour of his fellow stewards, wasinterviewed on 3 National News on 13 May 1994.