Sky TV's mosque terror attack coverage breached broadcasting rules
A similar complaint against TVNZ was not upheld.
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Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: social media clampdown
The world is changing fast and the threats this presents requires a massive debate.
Kathy Errington: Social media regulation needs to confront hate head-on
Kathy Errington says the Government must act to regulate social media platforms.
The voice of Māori radio in Hawke's Bay dies, aged 88
Well-respected Maori elder dies aged 88
Sunday's gay conversion hidden camera complaint not upheld: BSA
The BSA ruled it was an issue of high public interest that Kiwi's should know about.
BSA upholds radio's right to play 43-year-old Bob Dylan song
Here comes the story of a complaint 43 years in the making.
Bad taste: Complaints against Seven Sharp soar
A stream of good taste and decency complaints has increased since the new hosts started.
Revealed: The words and slurs too offensive for TV
New research shows what language Kiwis think is unacceptable on TV and radio.
The naked truth: TV show too much to bear for Kiwi viewers
Broadcasting Standards Authority says Naked Attraction should have had stronger warnings.
The AM Show's correction was 'dismissive and perfunctory': BSA rules
BSA finds The AM Show was unfair and inaccurate in mentioning ex-MP David Garrett's past.
Hosking's outburst deemed not offensive
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has ruled that two complaints were not offensive
The Rock fined over 'voyeuristic' interview
Mediaworks has been fined by the BSA over a breach of privacy in an interview on The Rock.
Plunket election tweet sparks complaints
"Hope everyone remembers to put a top on before going out to vote," Plunket wrote.
Complaint over National's 'Let's tax this' ad dismissed
The BSA ruling found the ad promoted the political opinions, rather than fact.
Kiwis want media to protect privacy online
The BSA has seen complaints about social media content used in broadcasting rise.
Social media 'free-for-all' not what Kiwis want
New research shows New Zealanders are sick of their social media being a "free for all".
Mediaworks pays up after inaccuracy
Mediaworks has paid a Hastings woman "a confidential sum" of damages for a broadcast it aired about her five years ago.
Hauraki 'seriously breached standards'
Station ordered to pay up after broadcasting woman who thought she was off air.
Girl's privacy breached in radio gaffe
The Edge radio station breached the privacy of a 15-year-old girl after an on-air mishap, the Broadcasting Standards' Authority has found.
Complaint upheld over Margaret Mahy's book being read on air
A complaint about the reading of a novel written by a beloved Kiwi children's author has been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
60 Minutes' disclosure 'highly offensive'
Father complained current affair show identified his son in story about accidental death of 18-month-old boy.
Freedom of speech comes with caveats
Kiwis needed to be aware, she said, of attempts to belittle and deride those who dare speak out against official wisdom.
'Ungrateful hua' comments cleared
Sean Plunket's comments describing Eleanor Catton as an "ungrateful hua" and a "traitor" were not in breach of broadcasting standards.
Compo for half-naked TV appearance
A person who appeared half-naked on a police reality television show has been awarded $1000 compensation for breach of privacy.
TVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' ad
A senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.
Online risks raising parents' stress
The hidden dangers of the online world are a growing concern among parents, as screens of all shapes and sizes become a regular feature in children's lives.
Is your child safe online?
The hidden dangers of the online world is a growing concern among parents as multiple screens become a regular feature of Kiwi kids' lives.
Campbell Live went 'too far'
The broadcasters of Campbell Live have been ordered to pay a woman who carried out experiments on beagles.
Nicki Minaj song aired too early - BSA
A song that salutes big-bottomed women was aired too early in the day for the Broadcasting Standards Authority's liking and a radio station has been chided.
Insufficient warning before mall massacre footage screened
Footage of a man being shot at point-blank range during the Kenyan mall massacre was broadcast by TV3 with insufficient warning to viewers, the TV watchdog has found.
Keeping an eye on what we see
Our chief censor talks to Sharon Stephenson about why Kiwis are more comfortable with sex scenes than their Australian counterparts and his unusual pursuits away from the office.