In an age where smoking is becoming increasingly frowned upon, banned and distasteful, there’s one sector of the New Zealand community where evidence suggests the message isn’t getting through fast enough:
31% of Maori deaths are due to cigarette smoking
46% of Maori are regular smokers compared to 21% of non-Maori
Dying For A Smoke is an in-depth investigation into New Zealand’s smoking problem, specifically focusing on smoking among Maori but also looking at trends within the wider community. It features personal stories of smokers - people like Natasha who started smoking when she was very young:
This landmark documentary by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, tells the story of Covid-19 virus in Britain through the experiences of people immersed in its impact, both personally and professionally. Using testimony from consultants, doctors and nurses - as well as weaving in the experien...
Around the globe, there are people who dedicate themselves to making a difference in their community, and to benefiting the lives of others. Their mission is not a quest for money, fame or any personal gain. They are changemakers.
Murder on the Reef follows the hotly debated issues surrounding the world's largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef. Many scientists now believe as much as fifty percent of the corals have died and for 4 years, scientist Dr Allen Dobrovolsky tested the reef's water quality and his resear...