Sexual Assault
Media asking who knew what and when
Labour’s leaders were pressed on 'who knew what and when' after serious allegations against a staffer were aired again in the media this week - and why they didn't act sooner. The media have also been…
AudioDoubts linger over Labour's internal investigation
Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards looks at the questions being raised over the level of trust in the Labour Party and the Prime Minister's office as Maria Dew QC leads an internal investigation… Audio
Hawke’s Bay groper sentenced for serial offending
Jason Trembath, a former top Hawke's Bay cricketer who indecently assaulted 11 women and posted an intimate photo of a passed-out woman online, has been sentenced to more than five years in jail. Audio
Sex assaults on campus
PhD candidate Kayla Stewart has been looking into sexual assault at tertiary institutions with 2700 responses to a survey at an un-named university. More than a third of respondents - or 36 per cent -… Audio
Blogger who helped discover 'rape culture' in US high school
To this day the American football obsessed town of Steubenville, Ohio occupies an uneasy place in the history of how we understand sexual assault. Video, Audio
James Whakaruru's killer convicted of more crimes
A man who killed Hawke's Bay boy James Whakaruru 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to 11 serious violence and sexual violence charges, which he committed after he was released from prison. Audio
Bullying report points the finger at reporters
It named no names, but the much-anticipated report into bullying in Parliament did lift the lid on people turning the place toxic.The journalists among them are part of the problem, according to the… Audio
Bullying report points the finger at reporters
It named no names, but the much-anticipated report into bullying in Parliament did lift the lid on people turning the place toxic.The journalists among them are part of the problem, according to the…
AudioWorksafe must investigate ‘systemic issues’ at Parliament – Mai Chen
Lawyer Mai Chen says Parliament's workplace culture needs to change, and the only way that's going to happen is to ensure there are consequences for perpetrators. She told Lisa Owen Worksafe should be… Audio
Sexual assault complaint laid against Parliamentary staffer
Little more than 24 hours after a damning report was released into Parliament's workplace culture, a Parliamentary staffer has been stood down after another staffer laid a formal complaint of sexual… Audio
Paula Bennett: Speaker should have gone to police
National deputy leader Paula Bennett says Speaker Trevor Mallard should have gone to police if he believed rape had occurred on Parliament grounds. She told Lisa Owen accusations of harassment raised… Video, Audio
Parliamentary staffer stood down over sexual assault complaint
A member of Parliamentary Services has been stood down after another staff member laid a formal complaint of sexual assault. Speaker Trevor Mallard made the announcement hours after he said he… Video, Audio
National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
Kapiti Councillor appeals conviction and sentence
Kapiti Coast councillor David Scott, whose penis was measured during his trial for indecently assaulting a staff member, is seeking to overturn both his conviction and sentence. Audio
Allegations of sexual assault, harassment at Knox College
Otago University's Knox College has been the centre of allegations of sexual harassment and assault by four former female residents, according to the student magazine Critic. The College's Master… Audio
'Troubling, terrifying’ alleged assault described in trial
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted by a high profile businessman says he was told his career would be jeopardised if he didn't retract his police compliant. Audio
High-profile businessman accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander has been accused of groping two men and then trying to bribe one of them to snuff out a police complaint. He went on trial in Auckland today with two associates, accused of… Audio
Roastbuster’s re-emergence reopens old wounds
Newshub aired an interview with a member of the notorious Roastbusters this week. Joseph Parker turned out to be partly penitent but more concerned about himself than his victims. Was it worth putting… Audio
Roastbuster’s re-emergence reopens old wounds
Newshub aired an interview with a member of the notorious Roastbusters this week. Joseph Parker turned out to be partly penitent but more concerned about himself than his victims. Was it worth putting…
AudioNZDF medic honoured after shooting little boys in war - Hager
Investigative writer Nicky Hager says sources from the Defence Force have exposed a culture of bullying, sexual violence, drinking and cover-ups in the military. Audio
