Northland meth crisis deepens as families fight to break cycle of control
“Once you’re addicted and hooked into it, you either belong to someone or you are the man.” Kaipo…
Indian Taste restaurant owner penalised nearly $400k for exploiting migrant staff
The “vulnerable” workers, many of whom had limited English and little understanding of New Zealand employment law, were…
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit boss Tarun Gautam fined $40k for exploiting migrant workers
According to a recently released decision, Gautam and Hariom Horticulture Ltd have been fined more than $40,000 for…
Christchurch court jails Blair Noble for AI-generated ‘mash-up’ of child exploitation material
His partner at the time opened one of the phones, saw the material, then went to the police.…
Taupō Four Square Tauhara fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers
Foodstuffs North Island, which controls the FourSquare, New World and Pak’nSave brands, said the company was “shocked and…
Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men
He was also accused of using violence and threats, taking advantage of her drug addiction and supplying her…
Businessman Aziz Chtouk pleads guilty to six worker exploitation charges; temporary visa holders not paid minimum wage
In court, Judge Lance said it was important to know if victims from the former waterfront restaurant could…
Commerce Commission takes on TV Shop business for allegedly misleading vulnerable customers
“Simply put, the alleged conduct the commission has uncovered here is some of the worst we have seen…
Hawke’s Bay director Parminder Singh jailed for more than 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
That woman, a Vietnamese national described as half Singh’s age, had been coerced, controlled and manipulated by her…
Careful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors
‘They may target your staff or family’ The shift is happening because central Government has strengthened its defences…