Photo / MediaWorksAnna Leask is a senior crime and justice reporter for the New Zealand HeraldAn independent investigator will be hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment by an employee at MediaWorks radio station The Rock. Four accounts relating to the same employee at The Rock were shared to the social media page, which encourages women to share their experiences of working in the music industry. "This week, a social media account has published allegations against individuals in the local music and media industries. This week, New Zealand Media and Entertainment Head of Radio Wendy Palmer emailed staff advising them that NZME was aware of the social media activity. "We are not aware that the allegations on the social media site involve any NZME staff, past or present."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 13, 2021 21:22 UTC