New study finds 38% of Māori are victims of crime compared with 30% for the general population.
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Tainui artists Theia and Vayne take a stand against sexual predators in music tour
The pair will sing their new waiata CREEP written from their own personal experiences and trauma in dealing with sexual harassment and abuse.
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#MeToo advocate Dr Hera Cook strives to protect wāhine
Historian writer Dr Hera Cook has been writing about heterosexual sexuality for the last 30 years and says its been a long battle to get equality for women in particular in the workplace. She also has been a prominent advocate for the '#Me Too' movement, a movement against sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
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Labour Party in crisis after details released on alleged sexual assault
The Labour Party and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have been under fire in parliament today, with questions today about an alleged sexual assault by a Labour staffer.
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Mātauranga Māori to help minimise sexual violence trauma
Māori sexual violence service providers are relieved to hear that kaupapa Māori models of justice will be explored in more depth to minimise the psychological impacts of sexual violence.
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New law changes to reduce trauma for victims in sexual violence cases
The government has announced it will introduce law changes later this year to ensure that the justice system doesn't further harm victims and survivors when prosecuting sexual violence cases.
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Bullying and harassment systemic in parliament- Report
The report into bullying and harassment in parliament has found that such behaviour is systemic, normalised and extends from violent behaviour through to sexual harassment and assault.
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Opinion: What our tamariki really need when it comes to sexual violence support
The government recently announced a $320mil investment in family and sexual violence support services. But as a survivor, Te Ao reporter Jessica Tyson says Māori whānau need to step up to address the issue.
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Relief for survivors of sexual violence
The government is committing $320mil to tackle family and sexual violence, it's a move in the rights direction but much remains to be done to help Māori survivors of domestic abuse.
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Malcolm Rewa faces retrial for murder of Susan Burdett
Convicted serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeared at the Auckland High Court this morning on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett.