The hardcore content of NEW CLIMAX has ensured that all issues have been rated Category 2 or above.
NEW CLIMAX #4 is the earliest edition that the Classification Board list in their database. This was rated Category 2 in May 2003.
In June 2004, a 100-page edition of NEWS CLIMAX #6 (March 2004) was banned by the Classification Board. Claredale Distributors was the applicant.
In October 2009, a 100-page edition of NEWS CLIMAX #16 was banned by the Classification Board. Claredale Distributors was the applicant.