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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.