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  • K Road Chronicles Wiremu

    "K' Road Chronicles" is gritty storytelling about life on the margins. Host Six, journalist and publisher of the street paper, gives her unique take on poverty and homelessness. We meet Wiremu, who was 280kg, an addict, and near death. His life was transformed when he met Linda. A story of strugg...

  • K Road Chronicles Waka of Caring

    "K' Road Chronicles" delivers gritty stories from society's margins. Host Six, journalist and street paper publisher, offers her unique take on poverty & homelessness. At a South Auckland drop-in centre, an unlikely love story reveals how a caring community can transform lives.

  • K Road Chronicles Rainbow Youth and Jacques

    "K' Road Chronicles" features host Six, a trans journalist, giving a gritty, powerful voice to those on society's margins. In one episode, she connects with Jacques, a 17-year-old trans male forced into couch surfing. Sharing this lived experience, Six explores his story of overcoming adversity a...

  • K Road Chronicles Open Arms, Whangarei

    "K' Road Chronicles" features host Six exploring life on the margins. In a trip to Whangārei, she meets Carmen, formerly homeless and now housed. While Carmen is giving back, she unexpectedly reveals to a surprised Six how much she misses her old life, offering powerful, gritty storytelling.

  • Moments of Modern Art 1

    "Moments of Modern Art" showcases global creativity, from sculptures and tattoos to photography. Discover what inspires today's artists, get a glimpse into contemporary art, and be uplifted by their dedication. This show is more than art; it's a way of living!

  • Moments Of Modern Art 2

    "Moments of Modern Art" showcases global creativity, from sculptures and tattoos to photography. Discover what inspires today's artists, get a glimpse into contemporary art, and be uplifted by their dedication. This show is more than art; it's a way of living!

  • Moments Of Modern Art 3

    "Moments of Modern Art" showcases global creativity, from sculptures and tattoos to photography. Discover what inspires today's artists, get a glimpse into contemporary art, and be uplifted by their dedication. This show is more than art; it's a way of living!

  • Moments Of Modern Art 6

    "Moments of Modern Art" showcases global creativity, from sculptures and tattoos to photography. Discover what inspires today's artists, get a glimpse into contemporary art, and be uplifted by their dedication. This show is more than art; it's a way of living!

  • K Road Chronicles Hidden Homelessness

    "K' Road Chronicles" is powerful, gritty storytelling from the margins. Host Six, journalist and street paper publisher, offers her unique take on poverty and homelessness. She highlights hundreds of youth couch-surfing, unaware they're homeless. We meet a young man whose life was transformed by ...

  • Shark Gordon Hammerheads

    Shark Gordon hunts elusive hammerhead schools in the Sea of Cortez. Dive in to explore a majestic underwater mountain with his crew. Witness the wonder of this aquatic quest.

  • K Road Chronicles Six the Journalist

    K Road Chronicles offers an inside look at homelessness. Our guide is Six, a journalist who was once homeless herself. She introduces us to Mickey, a former addict in his 60s who lived in a cemetery. After a unique court appearance, his life trajectory changed dramatically for the better. 

  • Breaking Silence Season 1 Jeremy Eparaima

    Can abusive men change? Simonne meets Jeremy Eparaima, a reformed serial abuser. In his 40s, an anger management course made him realize he needed help. After completing the 20-week program twice, he transformed. Now, he works with New Zealand's "It's Not OK" campaign, publicly speaking to groups...

  • Shark Gordon Galapagos Sharks

    Seeking the elusive Galapagos Shark in its isolated habitat, Shark Gordon is on a mission. With little known about this species' behaviors, he aims to change that. By expertly catching and tagging a group of these sharks, Gordon will gather critical data to help science better understand and prot...

  • Breaking Silence Season 2 Pet Abuse

    Trapped by love for their pets: 53% of abuse victims stay in violent homes, fearing their animals will be harmed if they leave. With many refuges unable to accommodate pets, these beloved family members become a heartbreaking barrier to safety, tragically caught in the cycle of violence.

  • K Road Chronicles Six is Burgled

    K Road Chronicles offers an inside look at homelessness. Six, a journalist with her own past of being unhoused, guides us through Auckland's Karangahape Road. Just as production of her K Road Chronicle is going well, a burglary threatens it all. While battling this setback, Six also struggles to ...

  • K Road Chronicles Covid-19 and The Streets

    K’ Road Chronicles: gritty stories from society's margins. Host Six, journalist and street paper publisher, offers her unique take on poverty & homelessness. This episode explores the unique, critical problems Covid-19 posed for those without a home and the people struggling to help them.

  • Breaking Silence Season 2 Jude Simpson

    In New Zealand, police respond to a family violence incident every 5.5 minutes. At the Police College, Jude is crucial to frontline training. To build understanding and empathy in future officers, she implements a program where she bravely shares her own traumatic life story with recruits. Her po...

  • Breaking Silence Season 2 Stalking

    Stalking isn't a crime in NZ, despite 15% of global cases ending in homicide. Tina was stalked by her ex-husband for over three years. She shares her story to demand a law change, urging for stalking to be defined as an offence in the Crimes Act.

  • K Road Chronicles Nicole the Outreach Worker

    "K Road Chronicles" offers an inside look at homelessness. Our guide is Six, a journalist who was once homeless herself. She reveals the harsh, tragic, yet vibrant world of Auckland's street people. We also meet Nicola, an outreach worker from Auckland City Mission, who works on the frontlines to...

  • Breaking Silence Season 2 Laulima Hansen

    Research shows victims of childhood abuse are twice as likely to enter an abusive relationship as adults. Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots to escape her past, found strength in her faith. It gave her the power to forgive and the courage to share her powerful story of survival and healing.

  • Twisted Tales - The Crocodile

    Explore the world of crocodiles and alligators, ancient predators both revered and feared. We separate myth from reality, revealing surprising facts about these efficient hunters. Discover the truth behind their fearsome reputation and the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Learn how mode...

  • Shark Gordon A Whale of a Shark

    Shark Gordon attempts the impossible: tagging a full-grown whale shark. This mission has never been done before. Can he successfully get close enough to one of these gentle, massive giants and safely attach the critical tracking device? The challenge is immense.

  • Breaking Silence Season 2 Debbs Murray

    In New Zealand, nine women are killed annually by a partner or ex. Debbs, a near-victim, shares her story to expose "coercive control"—the insidious pattern of exploitative, dominating behavior used to imprison women in relationships. Her testimony illuminates this critical warning sign of abuse.

  • Breaking Silence Season 1 Shakti

    After surviving abuse in the UK, Bangladeshi immigrant Farida Sultana founded Shakti NZ in 1995. She saw immigrant women from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East lacked crucial support. Now, we join Farida at a tragic site—a client was killed. In an interview, she reveals the harsh realities these ...