A brief note to share the news that the BSA is welcoming two new board members and a new Chair, as announced today by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage.
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One decision finds that a Newshub Live item did not breach the accuracy or fairness standards by stating there was no evidence ivermectin works in treating or preventing COVID-19.
One decision finds that comments by radio host Mike Hosking criticising Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield were opinion and did not breach the accuracy or fairness standards.
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance for audiences and broadcasters about types of complaints that are unlikely to be upheld.
As we work on our review of the Broadcasting Standards Codebook, we’ve received feedback from broadcasters and audiences suggesting a few things we should consider to help smooth out the complaint ...
One relates to a complaint alleging comments by Newstalk ZB host Kerre McIvor about cyclists breached the discrimination and denigration, fairness and balance standards. This was not upheld.
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has had its busiest year for complaints in more than a decade as COVID-19 and elections here and in the US drove high audience engagement with…