Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on three complaints against RNZ
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
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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.
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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.
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