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.
Loading publications
52
publications found
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…
The Annual Report 2021 outlines the Authority's key achievements over the past year and details progress against long term outcomes and objectives.
One relates to a complaint that comments by Dr Michael Baker and Hon Chris Hipkins in interviews about the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination were inaccurate and misleading.