Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment within Police
Nine Police staff have been disciplined for sexual harassment of colleagues since 2014. This is out of 20 complaints during that time. According to offical information attained by RNZ eleven other… Audio
New Human Rights chief confident of culture change
The incoming chief Human Rights Commissioner is confident the organisation can evolve, following a highly critical report that found there was sexual harassment at the agency.
Women who fight fires....and harassment
Kelly Martin and Katie Smart are part of a very small group of senior female firefighters around the world. Kelly is the Chief of Fire and Aviation Management for Yosemite National Park in California… Audio
Sexual harassment in NZ music industry is under the spotlight
The New Zealand music scene will be put under the spotlight with a new study being conducted to determine the level of sexual harassment in the industry.
Upbeat for Wednesday 4 July
New research into sexual harassment in the music industry across Australasia is to be conducted, pianist Andrea Lam explores the hidden depth of Mozart in her upcoming APO gig and we continue…
Govt to collect workplace sexual harassment data
The government will officially begin to collect data on sexual harassment in the workplace from today.
Man charged over Young Labour camp assaults
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with four counts of indecent assault which occurred at a Young Labour summer camp in Waihi in February. Video, Audio
Bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession
A third of women lawyers say they've been sexually harassed at work and more than half of all lawyers say they've been bullied. Some lawyers are on the defence saying their behaviour is no worse than… Audio
Law Society admits sexual harassment failings
Law Society president Kathryn Beck has apologised to lawyers who've been sexually harassed, admitting the society has failed to provide the leadership needed to make the profession safe. Audio
Zoe George - The fight for fair play
The Australian cricket controversy raged on this week as commentators compared the fury and tears over ball tampering with the relatively muted response to the abusive behaviour towards women of some… Audio
Judges worst offenders in law harassment survey
Almost a third of lawyers have received unwanted sexual attention and nearly 90 percent say they have experienced or seen harassment and bullying, according to a survey.
Bullying in the courtroom: 'We want to stop it'
Bullying by judges is unacceptable, says the Chief Justice, who wants any victims of it to come forward.
Marching on McVeagh
Law students from Victoria University have descended on the office of law firm Russell McVeagh. Audio
MeToo media campaign inundated with messages
Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work. Hundreds of women have… Audio
MeToo media campaign inundated with messages
Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work. Hundreds of women have…
AudioThe New Zealander leading change at the UN
New Zealander, Jan Beagle holds one of the most senior roles at the United Nations as Under Secretary General for Management. This year she is heading up a task-force recently announced by Secretary… Audio
'I'm surprised people are surprised' - former lawyer
A lawyer who left the profession after suffering years of inappropriate sexual behaviour from male colleagues is appalled at what she calls 'inaction' by the Law Society in the wake of the Russell… Audio
Stamping out harassment at sports events
Sports journalist Zoë George and co-host Judy O'Brien shine the spotlight on women in sports – this month putting a stop to sexual harassment at sporting events; gender diversity; the upcoming White… Audio
'Fundamental flaws' in handling of sexual harassment case at HRC
There were fundamental flaws with the way a sexual harassment complaint at the Human Rights Commission was handled, the Justice Minister says. Video, Audio
Franken to quit over sexual harassment claims
US senator Al Franken plans to quit "in the coming weeks" after string of sexual misconduct allegations.
