Prisons
Take a spooky tour inside NZ's oldest prison
The oldest prison in New Zealand is now a haunted attraction. Having opened in 1862, the complex closed as a prison in 1993. But according to…
The art of meditation
Meditation has been practised for millenia. It is used by doctors to treat depression, and even taught in prisons to promote wellbeing and mindfulness. So what's…
Inside Out Cafe
"I think that my prison sentence has probably built a better future for me" - These Kiwi inmates are getting a chance to prove themselves and…
Bedtime stories from the inside
Arohata Women's Prison lets these prisoners record bedtime stories to their loved ones - whether it's to their kids, uncles or even their pets! ??
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,…
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 Kiwi birders who got inside North Korea
Meet the New Zealand bird enthusiasts finding common ground with North Korea. Follow the team as they track the Kuaka bird all the way into one…
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…
Mental health in prisons
Is prison the right place for people with major mental illnesses?
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.
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…