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BSA Releases 8 Decisions

One relates to a complaint over a John Banks talkback discussion which breached broadcasting standards with denigrating comments about Māori culture. The recent decisions can be found here.

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BSA Releases 7 Decisions

One related to a complaint over comments by Hilary Barry on Seven Sharp about the safety of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and ‘anti-vaxxers’. This was not upheld.

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One related to a complaint over a news item about sex workers and escorts opening up about their work on social media. The complaint was not upheld.

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One related to a complaint by the NZ Defence Force about an interview with Nicky Hager on results of an enquiry into Australia’s defence force and the implications for the…

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One related to a complaint about coarse language in a comedy gala broadcast and another to a news item on a controversial wall hanging in a Puhoi pub.

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One related to a complaint that news coverage of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem created the impression that Bethlehem was part of Israel. The complaint was not upheld.

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One of the complaints was upheld with the Authority finding the ‘PGL’ rating did not provide sufficient signposting of the level and frequency of offensive language in the programme.

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