New ZealandMaternal suicide advert ordered off-airThe video was part of a campaign to lobby for more parental support pre and post birth.29 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandAdvance NZ ordered to pull 'misleading' advertisementAdvertising Standards Authority says the party's ad was misleading.14 Oct 07:51 AM
New ZealandLabour pulls 'misleading' advertising following ASA complaint"Our claim that we've built over 600 houses in Northcote is inaccurate," the party said.29 Sep 07:00 AM
BusinessASA releases strict new guidelines for influencersThe message for influencers is simple: 'Make it clear that ads are ads.'02 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandInfluencer Simone Anderson won't be investigatedCommerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.23 Jul 02:44 AM
LifestyleInfluencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandalInfluencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.03 Jul 07:02 AM
Lifestyle'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits backSimone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.01 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandHistoric ruling against Kiwi influencer Simone AndersonSimone Anderson's Instagram posts not clearly labelled, according to ASA complaints board.01 Jul 02:09 AM
LifestyleCommerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone AndersonSecond complaint about Simone's Second Hand Wardrobe page, this time on charity donations.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi influencer's second-hand sales ads investigatedInfluencer Simone Anderson's second-hand clothing page has attracted a complaint.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clipIs the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.23 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandNational loses appeal over car tax adNational breached advertising standards code of an ad targeting Labour's car tax.10 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandPolitical ad decision: Chilling effect on democracy or stain on free speech?Advertising Standards Authority dismisses complaint from Andrew Little about Nick Smith.16 Oct 04:38 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Transport apologises to Simon Bridges over blocking 'spam'Simon Bridges credits the Ministry of Transport for taking steps to correct its error.30 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandNational ad attacking car 'feebate' cleared by advertising watchdogThe ad used "extreme" examples but was a pass, the Advertising Standards Authority says.02 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandHyundai advertisement pulled due to suicide similaritiesThirty-four people made complaints, calling company's advert insensitive and misleading.20 Aug 03:28 AM
KahuComplaint upheld against 'racist' One Treaty One Nation pamphlet'Condescending', 'derogatory' leaflet breaches Advertising Standards Code.22 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandBad taste: Naturopath's 'misleading' food intolerance claims rebukedClaims a blood test could diagnose food intolerances was misleading, says the ASA.18 Jul 06:00 AM
BusinessCookie Time 'perfect breakfast' ad breached standardsCookie Time ad dubbing bowl of cookies and milk "perfect breakfast" breached standards.01 Jul 02:47 AM
Business'Misleading' ads featuring Kiwi sports stars removedTwo of the three ads were ruled to be misleading by Advertising Standards Authority.01 Jun 12:30 AM
Media and marketingAdvertising after Christchurch – when is it okay to go back?Advertising death is tricky at the best of times. And it's even worse after a tragedy.11 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessASA doesn't swallow use of word 'fruct' in Kombucha advertisementRemedy Kombucha says 'fruct' was short for 'fructose' and not the other f-word.10 Apr 11:31 PM
All BlacksKicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rulesPhotos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.27 Mar 03:16 AM
BusinessNo ruling in drug-dealer themed kid's burger stoushThe dispute centres on a burger on the kids' menu called "Trafficking".24 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer theme sparks stoush over kid's burgerA dispute over a "Trafficking" burger has come to a head.14 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandASA overturns call on licensing trusts' crashes claimComplaint laid in June on behalf of the West Auckland Licensing Trusts Action Group.28 Nov 07:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland swastika display 'grossly inappropriate'Swastika removed after causing offence to Holocaust remembrance group.16 Nov 02:43 AM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: Let's keep our kids healthyCOMMENT: Kids are twice as likely to be exposed to unhealthy food marketing than healthy.10 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleKleenex to ditch Mansize tissues after sexism rowAfter 60 years, Kleenex is phasing the name after consumers complained it was sexist.18 Oct 08:12 PM
RetailSupermarket rivals battle over savingsFoodstuffs took Woolworths to the Advertising Standards Authority over one of its mailers.10 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandAnti-vaccine billboard near hospital removed after raft of complaintsAdvertising Standards Authority received over 140 complaints against the advert.02 Oct 02:03 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: When did we lose our sense of humour?COMMENT: Have we lost the ability to find anything funny anymore?16 Sep 06:57 PM
Media and marketingBurgerfuel 'bastard' billboard hit with ASA complaintThe complainant felt that the advert was inappropriately located near a school.15 Sep 11:34 PM
