Bullying
Hungry kids at the top of Kiwis' list of concerns, survey shows
Last week a UNICEF Report showed New Zealand ranked poorly for its performance in terms of children's wellbeing. Research NZ gauged the level of concern the public has with some of the key wellbeing… Audio
Volunteer firefighter association CEO faces harassment investigation
The Chief Executive of the volunteer fire fighters' association is the subject of an independent investigation relating to two separate complaints of sexual harassment and bullying. The United Fire… Audio
An Invisible Battle: Coping with Mental Distress
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret, while facing an invisible battle with depression and the fight to come out the other end.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion around depression and… Audio
FENZ to establish new service to deal with complaints
The head of Fire and Emergency says sexual abuse and harassment within the service is an on-going problem, and establishing a new independent disputes resolution service will be part of changing the… Audio
Calls for independent complaints body for Fire & Emergency
18 months after a scathing review of Fire and Emergency found widespread bullying and harassment, three current and former volunteer firefighters who have made complaints of sexual assault, harassment… Audio
Report finds NZDF not properly addressing sex abuse, bullying
An independent report has found the Defence Force is still severely lacking in addressing sexual violence, harrasment and bullying.
Operation Respect was implemented four years ago, and has resulted… Audio
CultureSafe calls for action on workplace bullying
The organisation's calling for more awareness around the issue, and says it's contributing to this country's mental health crisis. Audio
Police announce independent bullying review
Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the just announced review into claims of bullying is a priority - with the terms of reference to be completed this week. The announcement comes after RNZ talked to… Audio
When you're outside the club - bullying in the workforce
Is workplace bullying on the rise - or have we finally realised that it's not acceptable? Audio
Bullying in the police: Victim reveals identity and wants 'to see change'
A former detective who has worked with the British army and British police says he never experienced bullying like he experienced in New Zealand.
Thousands view Holocaust buttons
In this episode of Voices; we find out the significance of buttons from a Holocaust survivor. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Political commentators Hooton & Mills
Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills take a look at the latest happenings on the political front, including the lead-up to Thursday's budget, bullying in parliament, Christian parties and the looming… Audio
Musical Chair: Julz Tocker
Dancing with the Stars judge Julz Tocker talks to Jim about his life on and off the dance floor and how tough it was for him to realise his dream to become a pro dancer - all to the backdrop of a… 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
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
Parliament a ‘perfect storm’ for bullying, bad behaviour – report
Independent reviewer Debbie Francis has found a culture at Parliament that allows and 'normalises' bad behaviour and harassment and refers to a small group of MPs who are well known as serial… Video, Audio
School counsellors not surprised at bullying report
School counsellors are not suprised by a report showing New Zealand children are facing intolerably high levels of bullying. A study by the Education Review office reported that one quarter of… Audio
Auckland Uni to establish group to tackle discrimination
Auckland University's Vice Chancellor has agreed to tackle discrimination on campus, but he's standing by an earlier statement that a growing white supremacist movement is "utter nonsense". Audio
Natalia D'Souza: Workplace bullying destroys people's lives
Dr Natalia D'Souza speaks to Jim about the ways bullying in the workplace can be dealt with and how good leaders could be trained to effectively deal with the problem which is showing no signs of… Audio
Boy 'in tears and screaming' after ghost pepper dare
A mother of two boys who were fed one of the world's hottest peppers by a group of teenagers is issuing a warning to other parents.