Crime & Justice
Urban Legends
"Have you heard about that guy who...", surely you've heard one of these yarns before. We did some digging and found out how much truth there…
How do you stop young prisoners reoffending?
These young offenders at Christchurch Men's Prison are taught skills like bike repair and gardening in hopes to bring down the likelihood of reoffending.
Why is abortion under the Crimes Act in New Zealand?
Abortion is under the Crimes Act in New Zealand, with women having to jump through hoops in order to legally have one. Lara shares her story…
Window Washers - Service or Nuisance?
Show of hands: do you wind up your windows and avoid eye contact or do you check under the seat for change to give the window…
The killer weapons around us: Guns in NZ
Despite being a small country, Aotearoa has a dark history with gun violence. Is it time we put a ban on these weapons?
Prisoners training mobility dogs for the disabled
While the inmates at Spring Hill Corrections Facility train these dogs to help those less able, they're also learning incredibly important lessons like patience and responsibility.
How effective is the NZ prison system?
"I just wanted to get bail so I'd just say the right things to the judge." We now have more than 10,000 people in jails across…