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By: Christie Eliezer Paul McKessarNew Zealand Female Artists Plan Database Of “Problematic” Executives A database of “problematic” male music executives which young women could consult before a job interview is one idea mooted in the wake of sexual harassment concerns in the New Zealand music industry. The sector is looking at solutions after the Jan. 24 publishing of results of a month-long investigation of sexual harassment in the New Zealand industry by #MeTooNZ and news publisher Stuff resulted in two executives losing their jobs. An ope...

A musician facing charges of sexual offending has pleaded not guilty in the Wellington District Court and elected trial by jury.

The judge remanded the man on bail until March. The man’s arrest was part of Operation Emerald, an investigation launched in October after allegations were made. The charges date between 2017 and 2020 and are alleged to have taken place in Wellington and Porirua and name seven victims. There were multiple allegations made after the initial claims were made. Police had urged potential complainants to come forward and speak to them. Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul and victims advocate Louise Nicholas had spoken out on behalf of the complainants. This came after a woman, who did...

By: Christie Eliezer Four Deaths Mar Three Summer Festivals Down Under Four deaths marred the return of three summer festivals Down Under. Two were at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne, New Zealand, which drew a daily 30,000 Dec. 28-31. Audio engineer David Peterson from Wavefront Audio, who was working at the festival, died of suspected heart failure.  Wavefront manager Milo Kerrigan explained, “Dave had injured his arm two days before, requiring a few stitches, and was on light duties as the system tech for the three stages we look after at R&V – ...

Musician facing sexual offending charges remanded on bail © RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A Wellington musician facing seven charges of sexual offending has been given name suppression and remanded on bail with strict conditions until next month. © Provided by Radio New Zealand No caption The 23-year-old was arrested as a result of Operation Emerald. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The 23-year-old was arrested as a result of Operation Emerald - a police investigation into allegations that a group of musicians had assaulted and drugged a number of men and women. At least six victims have spoken...