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Sunday item on ‘looming health crisis’ in engineered stone industry unbalanced, BSA finds

A Sunday item suggesting New Zealand was failing to address a “looming health crisis” in the engineered stone industry was unbalanced, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found in a split…

Misleading claim over Posie Parker views breached accuracy standard

A discussion on Marae about freedom of expression, in the wake of Posie Parker’s New Zealand visit, breached the accuracy standard, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found in a split…

Inaccurate statement about unions paying strikers breached broadcasting standards

A comment on Mike Hosking Breakfast about people on strike receiving full pay from unions was inaccurate and breached broadcasting standards, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

Regulatory reform now urgent, Broadcasting Standards Authority says

Urgent and long-overdue reforms are needed to bring outdated laws and regulations into line with today’s broadcasting reality and ensure a sustainable media sector, the Broadcasting Standards Authority says.

Depiction of rainbow community not offensive or ‘illegal’, BSA finds

The BSA has not upheld a complaint that an episode of after-school TV show The Feed discussing issues faced by rainbow communities breached multiple standards.

Incorrectly classified wildlife programme exposed children to potential harm

A scene in a ‘G’-rated wildlife documentary, in which a female dolphin was pursued, trapped and mated with by a group of male dolphins, exposed children watching to potential harm,…

BSA updates complaints guidance ahead of General Election

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance on complaints relating to coverage of politicians ahead of this year’s General Election.

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