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Freedom of expression outweighed harm caused by gender-critical interview, BSA finds

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has made a landmark acknowledgement of transgender rights but ultimately not upheld complaints that an RNZ interview with a gender-critical philosopher breached broadcasting standards.

Interview with teenage climate activist was unfair, BSA finds

NZME was correct to uphold a complaint about an interview on Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with a teenage climate activist about the Schools Strike for Climate movement, the Broadcasting Standards…

Unbalanced and inaccurate greyhound racing news item breached standards

A Newshub item discussing the alleged misuse of public funds for safety improvements at a greyhound racetrack was unbalanced and inaccurate, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

BSA tackles new ‘vehemence’ and misinformation over COVID-19

Broadcasting complaints have taken on a new level of vehemence reflecting a growing polarisation around big issues such as COVID-19, the Broadcasting Standards Authority says.

BSA welcomes digital bargaining framework announcement

The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has welcomed the announcement that legislation will be developed to support commercial bargaining over the use of, and payment for, news media content online.

Privacy and fairness breaches in RNZ reporting on child in care of Oranga Tamariki

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld aspects of seven complaints under the privacy and fairness standards, regarding broadcasts by RNZ which included material stolen from the former Waikato District Health…

Unfair and inaccurate Fair Go housebuilding item breached broadcasting standards

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld a complaint an item on Fair Go dealing with various issues arising from a house being built breached the accuracy and fairness standards.

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