New Zealand: Issued Classification Office decision designating "Halle Attack Livestream" as objectionable

On 10 October 2019, the New Zealand Classification Office, acting under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993, concluded an investigation into the Halle Attack Livestream video. This video, originating from Germany and documenting a terrorist attack from a first-person perspective, was called in for classification by the Chief Censor due to its potential for wide and rapid distribution. The Classification Office determined the video to be objectionable without the need for excisions, citing its depiction of extreme violence and cruelty and its promotion of criminal acts, including murder and terrorism. The ruling highlights the video's capacity to support and glorify acts of violence, making it a clear threat to the public good.