New ZealandRSA anger at 'tongue-in-cheek' radio adAn upmarket Auckland bar has been accused of making "untrue and defamatory statements", after an ad campaign poking fun at the RSA's food.08 Jun 04:07 AM
BusinessPower adverts found to be misleadingA power company's advertisements exploited the trust of consumers and were likely to mislead or deceive, according to the Advertising Standards Authority.30 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandCampervan message deemed 'obscene'A message to 'Go f*** yourself San Diego' has landed a Kiwi campervan company in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority.27 Feb 09:46 PM
BusinessWebsite admits fault over 'you lose, you booze' adA daily deals website that advertised a drinking game in which if "you lose, you booze", has admitted the ad was an error of judgement that strayed from advertising principles.14 Feb 04:31 AM
RetailCountdown pinged for two-day 'one-day'saleCountdown has been ordered to withdraw advertisements for a "one-day sale'' that ran online for 21 hours over two days.01 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandDeodorant's TV ad in pore formA deodorant advertisement has been pulled after its claim to protect against stress sweating in "five ways" was found to be misleading.24 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandOutrage over Orcon's Dotcom campaignA campaign featuring Kim Dotcom and an insurance ad alleged to make soccer players feel unmanly have prompted complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.18 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandRacism complaints sink vacuum adVacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys has withdrawn a television advertisement after multiple complaints of racism.07 Nov 09:42 PM
BusinessBK's 'hangover cure' ad not responsibleA Burger King advert claiming one of its burgers could cure a hangover was 'humour' the fast food chain says. The advertising watchdog disagreed.30 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandComplaints of racism against muesli bar's TV adComplaints of racism against the television advertisement for Tasti Muesli Bars, which features cartoon characters bouncing to the tune of OMC's <i>How Bizarre</i>, have been dismissed.16 Oct 01:35 AM
LifestyleMisleading Dove ad forced off airBeauty giant Dove has been forced to take an advertisement for its shampoo off television screens after it was deemed misleading to viewers.03 Oct 11:50 PM
New Zealand'100% Pure' complaint to be reheardAn environmental campaigner's complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over Tourism New Zealand's '100% Pure' slogan is due to be reheard this week.11 Aug 10:35 PM
AirlinesJetstar's Easter sale called 'misleading'Jetstar has been reprimanded for a "misleading" airfare sale that it sent to customers in promotional emails, promoting an Easter holiday deal that wasn't over Easter.29 May 08:35 PM
BusinessRobbery ad trivialised theftAn energy drink advertisement which claimed 'Good things come to those who steal' has been deemed socially irresponsible for trivialising theft.02 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandCrying dudes not sexist - BSAIn recent rulings, the Advertising Standards Complaints Board (ASCB) decided there was a lack of evidence to support some complaints.19 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandWeight-loss patch ad complaints upheldA complaint against an ad for a weight-loss "patch" which claimed to "aid in weight loss with no exercise and while eating as much as you want" has been upheld06 Nov 02:46 AM
BusinessASA's social media codeThe Advertising Standards Authority has issued guidelines which are short of a formal code for social media.15 Oct 04:30 PM
Small Business'Wimpy' jobseeker advert pulledA weed control firm which bluntly said "wimpy" job seekers were not suited to their summer vacancies has pulled the ad from Trade Me after more than 42,000 hits.11 Sep 07:14 AM
