Crime & Justice
How do you stop criminals reoffending?
Businesses often turn away those with a criminal record, making returning to crime the only option for some. But Roblawmax Labour Hire is making a change,…
Rangatahi: The Māori Youth Court
Young or old, court can be a pretty daunting place - step in the Rangatahi Youth Court. We take a look at how they're bridging the…
Prisoners honour dance performance with rousing haka
Rodney Bell takes his show "Meremere" to places that don't usually have access to the arts. He recently took the show to the Northland Regions Corrections…
The history of the death penalty in NZ
Did you know the death penalty was alive & well in Aotearoa until 1989? It might seem like ancient history but just 29 years ago, the…
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…