The New Zealand Herald is reporting on an accidental gaffe on the part of government-run CanWest television station TV3.

The image on the left was apparently displayed momentarily during the Wednesday evening news.

TV3 Spokesman, Roger Beaumont: “It was an absolute case of human error. The fact that it made it to air was extremely unfortunate and we apologise for any offence that may have been taken.”

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