Three broadcasting complaints that were not upheld by RNZ have also failed on referral to the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
Neville Watkin complained about a headline that estimated the cost of two Interisland ferries at around $900m. The BSA did not uphold the complaint because the estimate was a matter of opinion or comment to which the Accuracy standard does not apply, and such an estimate was not materially misleading. The full decision can be found here.
Grahame Hall complained about an episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa which contained the F-word and other swear words. The Authority did not uphold the complaint because the broadcast was preceded by a warning about 'strong language' and, in the context, it was unlikely to cause widespread disproportionate offence or distress.Full decision here.
The Authority also declined to determine a complaint from Vaughan Samuelson about what details were included/omitted in a story that appeared in a very brief news update on RNZ Concert. The BSA said the complaint amounted to personal preference regarding matters of editorial discretion. Full decision here.
