Bullying
Record payout for workplace bullying case
Wellington Employment Lawyer Charles McGuinness discusses a recent 100 thousand dollar payout to a victim of workplace bullying, and explains what people should do if they believe they are being… Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
What does Independence day mean for the USA? The government's put $5m of taxpoayer money into the next Team New Zealand defence. A recent 100 thousand dollar payout to a victim of workplace bullying… Audio
Deaf roller derby player finally gets apology from coach
A hard-of-hearing roller derby athlete who says her coach bullied her on social media has received an apology and settlement, nearly three years after taking her case to the Human Rights Commission. Audio
Bullied kindergarten teacher awarded $100k
A North Island kindergarten teacher has received nearly $100,000 for workplace bullying and unjustified dismissal.
100s of messages, gifts sent to girl whose mum said was bullied
A mother has declined repeated requests to be interviewed today after Checkpoint learnt there might be more to her claims that her daughter was bullied and no one would attend her birthday. Audio
Thousands scammed: Mum makes up birthday party sob story
A New Zealand mother has misled thousands of people around the country and the world after claiming her daughter was badly bullied and no one would attend her birthday party. Video, Audio
Auckland DHB has failed mortuary staff - union
The Auckland DHB has ignored long-running tensions between staff at its mortuary, leading to allegations of bullying, the Medical Laboratory Workers Union says. Audio
Allegations of bullying at Auckland Hospital morgues
Worksafe NZ is investigating allegations of bullying at Auckland Hospital morgues.
Student suspended after 'serious' bullying at Nelson College
Nelson College is devastated after a senior student was suspended and two others sanctioned following "serious acts of bullying", the school's headmaster says. Audio
Parent of Nelson College student disappointed by ongoing bullying
A parent of a Nelson College pupil says he's disappointed that bullying behaviour is ongoing, despite efforts by the school to stop it. Audio
KiVa - Bystanders beating the bullies
Schools who have adopted the Finish KiVa bullying prevention programme in New Zealand are reporting a dramatic drop in the reporting of bullying - in one case to none at all in a term. Senior project… Audio
Mary Gordon - Sowing the seeds of empathy
Mary Gordon joins Wallace to talk about why showing children what empathy looks like is the best way to teach them this important skill. Her organisation, Roots of Empathy, is now a global phenomenon… Audio
NZ's culture of bullying
The Trends in International Maths and Science Study, has found that New Zealand students experienced bullying behaviours more frequently than students in many of the other 57 participating countries… Audio
DHBs condemn bullying of doctors who plan to strike
District health boards say bullying of junior doctors who intend to strike is wrong and they'll take action on any cases they hear about. Audio
Norm Hewitt: the violence stops here
Kim Hill talks to Norm Hewitt, former All Black, and a kahukura for E Tu Whanau, a Maori kaupapa that focuses on strengthening whanau to bring about change that stops violence. He takes responsibility… Audio
Bullying investigations in New Zealand
Employment lawyer Andrew Scott-Howman discusses bullying allegations in the workplace and what an employers has to do when faced with such an allegation. Audio
Ashleigh Smith: Sticks n' Stones
Otago Polytechnic student Ashleigh Smith, from Naseby in the Maniototo, is joint leader of Sticks n' Stones, a student-led anti-cyberbullying group providing practical support and guidance to young… Audio
Nick Haslam - Concept Creep
Ever get the feeling that people are just too sensitive these days? From trigger warnings to claims of cyber bullying to demands that university campuses ban disagreeable voices … the concepts of… Audio
Cyberbullying
It's only been around for a few weeks, so do we know if The Harmful Digital Communications Act will do what it's designed to do? That includes dealing to cyber bullies. Children and teenagers are… Audio