Rehabilitation
Parole figures 'an indictment'
A former member of the Parole Board says figures showing only one in five parole hearings result in release, are an indictment on the corrections system. Figures released to Nine to Noon by the… Audio
Silos and sexism: addiction services and mental health
Despite addiction often being tied up with other mental health problems, treatment tends to be separate and siloed - and aimed primarily at men - author, journalist and former addict Jenny Valentish… Audio
Gaming the physio
Wellington company Swibo is making physiotherapy exercises more interesting using video games, mobile phones and balance boards. Video, Audio
Gaming the physio
Wellington company Swibo is making physiotherapy exercises more interesting using video games, mobile phones and balance boards.
Video, AudioOur Changing World for 6 September 2018
Smart phones, video games and balance boards are making physiotherapy exercises more exciting, and 3D and 4D printing offer interesting possibilities for small manufacturers. Audio
Mental health sector desperate for more resources, funding
Alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Moana House has had to issue a 'stop referrals' notice because it has a waiting list of 148 people. Programme director Claire Aitken talks to producer Bridget… Audio
Flying Solo - Grandmother Jo's story
Flying Solo; true stories of what it takes to raise children on your own in NZ. In the first episode, we meet Jo Whiu, a grandmother to seven young mokopuna. Daughter Lisa is a recovering P addict and… Audio, Gallery
Corrections failing Maori: Waitangi Tribunal
Ngapari Nui, who was kicked off his work in jails due to his gang connections, hopes the Waitangi Tribunal findings prompt Corrections to sit down with iwi to come up with a solution. Audio
Re-think on gang affilliates working with prison inmates
Maori politicians are pushing for a rethink on last year's decision to ban people with gang affilliations from working to rehabilitate prison inmates. Audio
Real or invisible threat?
Sonia Sly talks with psychologist Gwenda Willis about what drives our fears when confronted with the idea of living next door to a sex offender. Audio
Real or invisible threat?
Sonia Sly talks with psychologist Gwenda Willis about what drives our fears when confronted with the idea of living next door to a sex offender.
AudioFree as a bird
The Wildlife Veterinary Trust in Christchurch has established a small hospital dedicated to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds. Audio
Free as a bird
The Wildlife Veterinary Trust in Christchurch has established a small hospital dedicated to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds.
AudioPaul Wood - From Prison to PhD
How do you turn your life around? We ask Dr Paul Wood, who at 18 was in prison for killing his drug dealer. Today he has a PhD and works to help people transform their lives. Audio
Corrections ignored psychologist's advice on Arthur Taylor, court finds
Corrections ignored a psychologist's opinion that high-profile prisoner Arthur Taylor could be moved to a lower security prison, a judge has found.
Dame Tariana Turia backs Tikanga Maori in prisons
The Corrections Minister Judith Collins has laid into a Maori-focused prison rehabilitation programme. We talk to former Maori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia. She says the comments highlight Ms… Audio
NZ wearable tech
StretchSense's Bluetooth-enabled rubber material can precisely measure your body movements. The New Zealand made wearable technology is currently being used by 200 companies in 28 countries in fields… Audio
Prison programme gets Arohata inmates off drugs
Six prisoners hoping to stay off drugs outside of prison have just graduated from Arohata Prisons drug treatment unit in Wellington. Audio
Call for more drug rehab centres
The director of the Salvation Army addiction services joins the Panel to discuss the need for more drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. Audio
New index shows high recidivism rates for youth in custody
There are around 12-hundred 12 to 18 year olds in custody in New Zealand.
But it has taken a group of high school students to provide the first full assessment of the state of youth custody and the… Audio
