New ZealandFears Modern Slavery Act will be ineffectual with a drop in labour inspectorsThe number of inspectors has fallen more than 10% since 2023. 22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay human trafficker Joseph Matamata loses sentence bidThe Court of Appeal upheld Joseph Matamata’s full 11-year jail term.12 Mar 02:07 AM
LifestylePrincess Eugenie quits anti-slavery charity as Andrew fallout deepensHer profile was quietly removed from the Anti-Slavery International website.08 Mar 09:54 PM
Crime'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence12 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandSamoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced11 Jan 08:05 PM
PremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview 19 Dec 07:03 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader Howard Temple resignsHe was convicted of sexual offences against girls and women.12 Aug 07:36 AM
WorldMother jailed for life for selling daughter, 6, to healerThe public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.29 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandChildren being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in NZA 12-year-old boy was among them. He was put to work and assaulted.22 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandReport warns work scheme 'enables potential human trafficking and modern slavery'A review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is released today.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCan the solar industry keep the lights on?Financial Times: Global supply glut of panels hurts producers, helps installations.22 Jul 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOnline fast-fashion group Shein files confidential paperwork ahead of possible London listingFinancial Times: Allegations of forced labour precede Shein's possible $103b valuation.25 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandHow to break the cycle of poverty and exploitationLift International director hosts talks about modern slavery and human trafficking.21 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe findsFinancial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.21 May 12:22 AM
LifestyleAre Kiwis' favourite chocolate brands ethical?Tearfund’s released a new Chocolate Scorecard. Where does Whittaker’s rank?20 Mar 10:25 PM
OpinionIs your EV or e-bike running on child slavery?The clean energy revolution is built on child labour, says Morgan Theakston.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and WillisA rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.24 Nov 09:00 PM
Business‘Little hands thread laces’: The dark cost of some Black Friday and Christmas dealsA new report on modern slavery has delivered some staggering findings.22 Nov 05:06 AM
