5 May 2023

Senior prosecutor under investigation over workplace conduct

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 5 May 2023

One of the country's most senior prosecutors is under investigation after complaints about workplace conduct.

An investigation has been launched by the Solicitor General, New Zealand's top legal advisor, into the Hamilton Crown Solicitor's office after complaints from staff about the office work culture.

RNZ has learned that several staff have made complaints about the work environment at Hamilton Legal, where Jacinda Hamilton holds the Crown Warrant.

Guyon Espiner has been investigating and spoke to Corin Dann.