Paul Henry's offensive comments

Henry comes close to crossing the line in talking about whether being Maori is linked to child abuse, but the BSA later rejects a complaint

Jul 30, 2007

<a href="http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/2007/2007-101.htm" target="_blank">Read BSA decision</a>

After convicted murderer William Bell is bashed in prison, Henry says he hopes it happens again

Dec 10, 2007

<a href="http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/2008/2008-007.htm" target="_blank">Read BSA decision</a>

Henry holds up a highlighter to his nose and says they're not as good as permanent markers for sniffing

Apr 10, 2008

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Henry says viewers who didn't know John Key was the leader of the National Party didn't "deserve the right to vote".

Jun 4, 2008

<a href="http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/2008/2008-074.htm" target="_blank">Read BSA decision</a>

Henry calls a pregnant 15-year-old British girl a "slapper".

Feb 19, 2009

<a href="http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/2009/2009-032.htm" target="_blank">Read BSA decision</a>

Henry points out the facial hair of a female anti-nuclear campaigner.

Mar 25, 2009

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/2299151/Henry-faces-up-to-moustache-gate" target="_blank" >Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>

Dancing With The Stars contestant Josh Kronfield calls Henry a dickhead during a Breakfast interview, after Henry remarked on his dance partner's revealing clothes.

Apr 15, 2009

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/2336135/Josh-Kronfeld-slams-Paul-Henry" target="_blank">Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>

Henry jokes that not fortifying bread with folic acid would lead to "prostates the size of campervans".

Jul 13, 2009

<a href="http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/2009/2009-131.htm" target="_blank">Read BSA decision</a>

Henry asks if anyone cared about prisoners of wars in Afghanistan being tortured.

Aug 1, 2009

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Henry refers to homosexuals as "unnatural".

Aug 20, 2009

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/3359863/BSA-will-not-uphold-Henry-homsexuality-complaint" target="_blank">Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>

Henry in hot water again for use of the word "schizo".

Sep 1, 2009

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/3522475/Paul-Henrys-schizo-call-okay" target="_blank">Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>

Henry describes singer Susan Boyle as "retarded".

Nov 23, 2009

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Henry calls TVNZ's programmes "banal" and "unwatchable".

Jun 27, 2010

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Henry accepts a People's Choice award at the Qantas Film and TV Awards, giving an acceptance speech packed with swear words.

Sep 18, 2010

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/4145576/Paul-Henrys-outrageous-awards-speech" target="_blank" >Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>

Henry giggles at the name of Commonwealth Games troubleshooter Sheila Dikshit

Oct 1, 2010

Henry says Governor-General Anand Satyanand does not look or sound "like a New Zealander".

Oct 4, 2010

<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/4194441/Henry-quip-sparks-race-uproar" target="_blank">Read story on Stuff.co.nz</a>