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Referring tothe Group's description of its correspondent as an avowed Zionist, RNZ strenuouslyobjected to such a term, pointing out his long association with several global newsorganisations and that his accreditation by the Palestine National Authority confirmedhis independence.
Reporting on the predicted future impact of declining sea ice on polar bear survival, as shown in studies, did not amount to a discussion of a controversial issue, so the balance standard did not apply.Not Upheld: Accuracy, Balance, Programme InformationThe broadcast[1] RNZ’s Midday Report on 21 July 2020 (RNZ National) reported on a new research paper in the Nature Climate Change journal:Scientists warn polar bears may become extinct by the end of the century because of climate change.
It stated further ‘The comment complained of in connection with Aer Lingus turned on the similarity between the name of Ireland’s national air carrier and the word “lingus” (as in “cunnilingus”). It is worth noting that the name “Aer Lingus” itself is an Anglicisation of the Irish “aerloingeas” (air fleet) and this is not the first time a similarity between the two words has been noted.’
She landed at Auckland Airport just moments ago.Counter-protester 3: It feels like globally and nationally more hate is being whipped up towards us. Reporter: Posie Parker’s recent rallies in Australia, attended by neo-Nazis, have many here on edge.Police Minister Ginny Andersen: It does concern me that that particular individual does court the far right.
The report also included comment from Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern, National Party Leader Bill English, ACT Party Leader David Seymour, and in-studio analysis from the political reporter. Our analysis[11] A number of criteria must be satisfied before the requirement to present significant alternative viewpoints is triggered. The standard applies only to news, current affairs and factual programmes which discuss a controversial issue of public importance.
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The Authority also found there was nothing inaccurate or misleading in the way Dr Veale was introduced.Not Upheld: Balance, AccuracyThe broadcast[1] An item on Morning Report broadcast on 22 June 2021 on RNZ National reported ‘the news that New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is the first transgender athlete to be selected for an Olympic squad has re-opened a contentious debate over trans people in organised sport…with us now, Jaimie Veale, a senior lecturer in psychology at Waikato University
Itrejected the complaint that the item was inaccurate on points of fact and declined touphold the complaints that it breached standards G1 and G14.In reference to standard G19, TVNZ considered that because all of the main points ofthe story were broadcast, there was no distortion and accordingly, no breach of thestandard.The Authority was referred by TVNZ to an earlier complaint made by Mr Stevenson(Decision No: 150/95) about a report on measuring the World Bank's method ofmeasuring national wealth
As a nation, we have a strong sense of pride and confidence. We have never bullied, oppressed, or subjugated the people of any other country, and we never will. By the same token, we will never allow any foreign force to bully, oppress, or subjugate us.
TVNZ have no data to uphold the judgment that this is an entirely suitable expression to broadcast to our nation's children, except a British survey. He further commented: 1. It is entirely unsuitable for TVNZ to operate on a basis of "ignorance is permission". If they do not know how offensive this expression is to New Zealanders then they have no right to inflict it upon ourselves and our children. 2. Even in research it is important to know what questions were put to those surveyed.
Further, the programme’s presenter put the conference into context by stating that the theme of the conference was to look at the contribution of the Hindu community to national life. [27] The Authority disagrees with the complainant that an interviewee’s statement that the conference “was an exercise in religious fundamentalism” would have misled viewers. The statement was not a statement of fact to which the accuracy standard applies, but was clearly the attendee’s personal opinion.
The programme was broadcast on National Radio on 22 August 1999 between 8.45–9.00am.The Credo Society Incorporated, through its secretary Mrs Barbara Faithfull, complained to Radio New Zealand Ltd, the broadcaster, that the segment was biased and contained unfair and inaccurate comment.
Broadcast [1] An episode of Morning Report, broadcast on Radio New Zealand National at 6.45am on 17 June 2009, contained a pre-recorded interview with Larry Baldock, the organiser of a petition that triggered a citizens-initiated referendum on the issue of smacking children. [2] The host questioned Mr Baldock on a number of issues including whether the result of the referendum was going to make politicians take action to change the law, whether the referendum was worthwhile considering its cost
In response to the number of ‘ministerial scandals’, Minister Shaw stated ‘I don’t think any Political Party is immune to that’ referring to ‘high profile situations’ leading to resignations within the National Party. He went on to note ‘I think politics is very high pressure and people are under a lot of stress and of course, they are also in the public eye. So when something goes awry, you know, it tends to kind of play out in a fairly spectacular manner in the media.’
For the reasons above, the Authority declines to uphold the complaint.Signed for and on behalf of the Authority Sam MalingChairperson27 November 1997AppendixThe Minister of Housing's Complaint to TV3 Network Services Ltd - 24 July 1997Hon Murray McCully, Minister of Housing, complained to TV3 Network ServicesLtd about an item on 3 National News broadcast on 30 June 1997 at 6.00pm.The Minister believed that TV3 had breached standards G4, G6, and G20 of theTelevision Code of Broadcasting Practice.
TVNZ said: It is accepted that there must always be a balance between compliance with the Bill of Rights Act, and the need to protect children, but note that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (article 13) which has been ratified by New Zealand guarantees the child "freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds".
He considered that this implied that electorate results could be measured by trends in the nationally based party vote, which, he maintained, was inaccurate. [23] Mr Dunbar considered that allocating one seat to the Māori Party in one poll and two in the other compounded the inaccuracy. In doing this, he stated, the poll awarded the other five or six Māori electorate seats to Labour.
Broadcast [1] The government’s decision not to ban some popular cold and flu remedies, despite their use in the manufacture of the illegal drug methamphetamine or “P”, was the issue covered in an interview with the Associate Minister of Health (Hon Jim Anderton) on Morning Report broadcast on National Radio between 6.00 and 9.00am on 12 February 2004.
For the reasons set forth above, a majority of the Authority upholds the complaint that an aspect of news items broadcast by Radio New Zealand Ltd on National Radio on 23 June at 7.00am, 7.30am. 7.40am and 9.00am breached standard R1 of the Radio Code of Broadcasting Practice. Having upheld a complaint, the Authority may make orders under s.13 and s.16 of the Broadcasting Act 1989. It considers no order is appropriate in the circumstances.
The daughter was in a distressing situation, she said, and questioning her on national television was “an appalling use of adult power over children”. Standards [5] TVNZ considered that Standards 3 and 6 and guidelines 6e and 6f were relevant to the complaint. These provide: Standard 3 Privacy In the preparation and presentation of programmes, broadcasters are responsible for maintaining standards consistent with the privacy of the individual.