BusinessZ Energy apologises for 2022 ad campaign after legal actionConsumer NZ says the apology sends a warning over greenwashing ads.01 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandSupermarket's kebab ad sparks complaint about gender roles, belittling menFoodstuffs says the ad was intended as a light-hearted piece about family meals.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Light-hearted' supermarket campaign portrays men as 'incompetent'A complainant said the clear implication is that men are incompetent and unable to cook, and resort to lying about it. Video / FoodstuffsWatch25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumMedia Insider'The whole ad is a disgrace to Kiwis': Complaint upheld over burnout in Tina from Turner's ad08 Sep 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capability09 Aug 12:29 AM
Retail‘We absolutely got this wrong and we're sorry’: The Warehouse responds to ad criticismThe Advertising Standards Authority ruled the advert could cause 'serious offence'.02 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Come on, The Warehouse, do better. Just apologiseOPINION: The ASA upheld complaints against The Warehouse's ad for reinforcing stereotypes.02 Jul 02:00 AM
KahuElder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gamblingNine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first imagePolice recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads. 17 Jun 03:54 AM
BusinessWatchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricingCommerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.05 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessWoolworths apologises for false pricing, blames 'human error' for cheap butterButter was being advertised at $5.50 but actually cost $9.55 on the company's app.03 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThese parody billboards attacked the Greens – why they've fallen foul of advertising rulesSensible Sentencing Trust ads were misleading but ASA rejects harm and offence complaints.27 May 08:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gamblingScreenshots showed Elder-Holmes promoting overseas gambling from June 2024 to March 202525 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAdvertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green PartyThe billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.14 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandInfluencers breaking law with casino ads to face crackdownAuthorities warned influencers about hefty fines for promoting offshore casinos.30 Mar 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSpotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising rulingThe store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.13 Feb 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Below the belt': Tui slated for 'yeah right' ad mocking Ghahraman's shopping incidentSocial media users have slammed the advert as 'beyond vile' and 'awful'.21 Jan 04:26 AM
New Zealand'This is a disgusting advert:' Complaints after gay sex education ad runs where kids can see it"I think any big poster promoting anal sex outside a dairy is a no-go."10 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Have Tui 'Yeah Right' billboards had their day?OPINION: The infamous billboards have returned and been quick to cause controversy.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom Hitler to hot cross buns: NZ's most offensive billboardsThe Herald takes a look back at other infamous advertisements of yesteryear.11 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandTui billboard referencing Polkinghorne's meth use, sex worker trysts sparks backlashSome social media users say the brewery's ad is inappropriate.07 Oct 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Appalling cultural appropriation’: Craft beer featuring Māori explorer to be removedThe brewery responsible said it 'simply didn’t ask anyone if it might be offensive'.27 Aug 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consentThe boy was bullied and harassed after the company's advertising campaign began.24 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandAuthority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleadingThe council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.20 Jun 10:02 PM
LifestyleA brief history of ad complaints in New ZealandFeaturing dangerous driving in an Austin Mini and the many misdemeanours of Hell Pizza.04 Jun 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Unsubstantiated' claims in independent radio station's anti-vaccine advertThe advert claimed "tens of thousands" of people had been harmed by the vaccine.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandShot down: Gun City told to stop making 'world's largest gun store' claimAdvertising complaint board members unanimous that ad is misleading04 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Easy erection': The crude pergola ad that really upset peopleThe ad referred to the pergola's 'easy erection' while a man gestured towards his crotch.11 Jan 05:00 AM
