Today is media freedom day, but this week NBR ONLINE wasn't allowed to report on who said what at a Legal Research Foundation discussion on media regulation. 

Pair say technology will be used to block objectionable, exploitive images of children. It echoes the DIA's controversial filter. UPDATED with industry reaction. 

From July 1, all PCs sold in China must have a government censorship programme pre-installed. The software, called “Green Dam Youth Escort” will block access to websites on a list constantly updated by the government.

Those nervously watching the chaos across the Tasman can breathe a sigh of relief.

"We have been following the internet filtering debate in Australia but have no plans to introduce something similar here," says Communications and IT minister Steven Joyce.

"The technology for internet filtering causes delays for all internet users. And unfortunately those who are determined to get around any filter will find a way to do so. Our view is that educating kids and parents about being safe on the internet is the best way of tackling the problem."

A 30-second TV ad that features naked women involved in suggestive acts with broccoli, asparagus and pumpkins has been turned down for screening by American TV network NBC– unless it is changed.

The ad, made in America, was to have screened during this Monday’s (New Zealand time) SuperBowl. It was made by the Animal Rights Group Peta and asserts that “vegetarians have better sex.”

Peta has gone the sex way in previous advertising material.