TV3 punished for showing finger gesture

TV3 is being punished for showing NZ First MP Ron Mark repeatedly make an obscene gesture in Parliament.

Speaker Margaret Wilson has informed the network it is banned from filming in the debating chamber for three days.

TV3 broadcast images of Mr Mark repeatedly giving the finger to National MP Tau Henare on August 1.

Under the rules, media are restricted in the debating chamber to filming either the Speaker or MPs who are on their feet to speak.

Mr Mark was sitting at the time.

- NZPA