Complaint over Hosking’s ‘cocked it up’ Covid remarks fails

The media watchdog has dismissed a complaint against radio host Mike Hosking regarding his critical comments about the previous government's Covid-19 handling, specifically his phrase "cocked it up." This decision comes amid ongoing debates about the effectiveness of the government's pandemic measures. While some listeners found Hosking's remarks inflammatory, the watchdog ruled there was no breach of broadcasting standards. This outcome underscores the contentious nature of Covid-19 response discussions and highlights the challenges in regulating opinion-based commentary in media.