Louise Nicholas
Wellington man believes he stopped sexual assault
A Wellington man believes he stopped a woman being sexually assaulted by two men who've been accused online of numerous sex attacks in the city.
The police have launched an investigation and say they… Audio
Covid-19: Government axes Louise Nicholas' contract
Rape survivor Louise Nicholas says she will not give up advocating for victims of sexual violence, despite the government axing her contract.
The Ministry of Social Development announced the decision… Audio
Survivors fear FENZ assault investigation won't be independent
Victims are worried a new body that will investigate allegations of sexual assault and bullying at Fire and Emergency New Zealand won't be independent.
Current and former firefighters say it needs to… Audio
Victims' advocate on police bullying
Louise Nicholas is a victims' advocate who has advised police on handling sexual assault complaints. She says police need to "dive deep and look at the underlying issue of why officers are being… Audio
Louise Nicholas "It's incredible assault allegations dealt with internally"
The Prime Minister has apologised to the group of complainants who've made allegations of bullying and sexual assault, saying she recognises the actions of the Labour party have added to their… Audio
Sexual violence victims' advocates urge funding for courts
Victims' advocates are calling for sexual violence courts to be funded nationwide after a two-year trial found they cut wait times and were less traumatic for complainants. An evaulation released… Audio
Louise Nicholas stands by criticism after report clears Haumaha
Victims' advocate Louise Nicholas is standing by her criticism of Wally Haumaha's promotion to Deputy Police Commissioner. An independent report into the appointment has found the process was fit for… Audio
Sexual harassment within Police
Nine Police staff have been disciplined for sexual harassment of colleagues since 2014. This is out of 20 complaints during that time. According to offical information attained by RNZ eleven other… Audio
Several women complained about Haumaha - Louise Nicholas
Louise Nicholas works as a police adviser and she told our reporter Ruth Hill several women have approached her over the years complaining about Mr Haumaha's attitude towards women and his bullying… Audio
Myths about reporting sexual assault demystified by police
A series of online videos have been released outlining a step-by-step process of what happens when reporting an assault. Police hope it will encourage more people to come forward. Audio
Inquiry into police handling of officer conduct ending
A decade of independent scrutiny into how police treat sexual assault victims and investigate their own officers' behaviour is about to end. Audio
Louise Nicholas welcomes the police culture change she sparked
Louise Nicholas talks to RNZ police reporter Carla Penman about her battle to change police culture. Audio
Chiefs in hot water again
The Chiefs Super Rugby franchise has found itself in hot water again, after players allegedly hurled abuse at two women parking wardens. Audio
Investigation a 'wake up call' for NZ Rugby, Louise Nicholas says
Outcry over New Zealand Rugby's investigation into the Chiefs has been a "huge wake up call" for them, but it shouldn't have taken so long, women rights campaigner Louise Nicholas says. Audio
NZ Rugby CEO on Chiefs investigation
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew met with Louise Nicholas and Dr Jackie Blue today to discuss the letter they penned criticising the union's investigation into the Chiefs. Tew joins Checkpoint. Audio
Louise Nicholas questions NZ Rugby's Chiefs probe
Sexual assault victims advocate Louise Nicholas remains unconvinced the report which cleared the Chief's players of any abuse of a stripper was truly independent. Audio
Defence Force clamp down on sexual violence
The military says it is adopting a zero tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence in its ranks, but a rape victim wants them to go even further. Audio
Nigel Swinn: NZ photographer
Nigel Swinn's photographs of Teina Pora, Louise Nicholas and four prisoners are the focus of an exhibition at the University of Auckland's Gus Fisher Gallery marking 800 years since the signing of… Audio
No Free Man: To No One Deny Justice - Dr Erin Griffey
A new photographic exhibition is opening next week, to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. It's a series of portraits aimed at promoting public discourse around the criminal… Audio
ANZAC of the Year Award
Rape education advocate Louise Nicholas has received the ANZAC of the Year Award. We speak to her about the honour. Audio