Exploitation
Scott Beard
Top cop Scott Beard on child abuse, the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime Plus, how increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and how a simple hand signal… Video, Audio
Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws
Former Gloriavale residents say they're sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast… Audio
Steve Winter: Revealing the dark side of America's private zoos
There are more tigers in captivity in the United States than there are in the wild in Asia, thanks to Americans' growing appetites for posing for photos with big cats and their cubs. National… Audio, Gallery
Troy Campbell: Passionate workers more likely to be exploited
Professor Troy Campbell from the University of Oregon has led the research on passionate workers being exploited by their bosses. Audio
Sweet shop owners jailed for exploiting migrant workers
'Royal Sweets and Cafe' was known and loved by locals in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham, but behind the scenes its co-owners were working their sweet chefs so hard they feared they might die. Audio
Catching illegal sex workers 'difficult' - Immigration NZ
Immigration authorities say finding foreigners working illegally in the sex industry is being limited by how hard it is to catch them in the act. New Zealanders have been able to work as prostitutes… Audio
KFC rosters manipulated to withhold days in lieu - former managers
Former managers at fast food chain KFC say they were told to manipulate rosters in the lead up to public holidays so the company could avoid giving staff a day in lieu.
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NZ businesses fined thousands over sloppy paperwork
Businesses across the country have been stung with hundreds of thousands of dollars of fines for exploiting staff and failing to keep proper employment records. The Labour Inspectorate says most of… Audio
Harvey Weinstein case: Does abuse exist in NZ acting?
The accusations around Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein continue to grow. Oscar-winning actresses Gwenyth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie have joined the growing chorus of women alleging sexual… Audio
Is the 'NZ dream' living up to Pacific expectations?
There is no shortage of applicants for New Zealand's Pacific Quota immigration scheme, which is drawn by ballot every year. RNZ Pacific reporter, Sara Vui-Talitu looks into the quota system and… Audio
Overseas retailers demand fair labour standards
A fear of losing overseas customers is driving the horticulture industry to clean up its act on labour exploitation, often of migrant workers. The Labour Inspectorate in the Ministry of Business… Audio
Study exposes exploitation of migrant workers
A study has found evidence of widespread exploitation of migrant workers, with some working up to 18-hour shifts and being paid as little as $4 an hour and in some cases nothing at all. Audio
Business ordered to pay $400k for exploiting migrant farm workers
A labour contracting business has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 for exploiting 75 farm workers.
Widespread exploitation of young and migrant workers
Workers being paid just seven dollars an hour, no annual leave and employment records being manipulated and falsified. Audio
Call for work visa changes to curb exploitation
A workers union is calling for the Government to ease restrictions on work visas, allowing vulnerable migrants to escape exploitative employers. Audio
MBIE releases report into exploitation of migrant workers
A new government report into the working conditions for migrant workers on the Canterbury rebuild confirms many are being exploited. Audio
Indian restaurant chain hit with more fines
An Indian restaurant chain has been fined 25-thousand dollar fines for exploiting two workers, only a week after having to pay up for the same offence against another worker. Audio
Fashion Victims
Almost a year since more than 1100 people were killed in the Rana Plaza clothes factory collapse, one of our top designers Francis Hooper explores where Kiwi designed clothes are made, and Pulitzer… Audio
Insight for 17 March 2013 - Immigrant Labour - Growing Exploitation?
Philippa Tolley investigates the scale of migrant labour exploitation in New Zealand amid calls for tougher penalties for employers. Audio
