Stories by Anusha Bradley
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Years of ECT treatment she didn’t need
Kerry Hodgson received 307 electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) treatments in a decade. It was supposed to help with her depression. Instead, it wiped out much of her long-term memory. Video
An autistic man considered too risky to release has spent half his life locked away. But is it seclusion itself that’s made him a risk?
An autistic man considered too risky to release has spent half his life locked away. But is it seclusion itself that’s made him a risk?
Why is it so hard to get help for young people in crisis?
What counts as “urgent” enough for immediate mental health care has become “narrower and narrower”, says an experienced psychologist. Video
More patients, nowhere near enough doctors
People are asking for more help, more often with mental health distress. But we are short by several hundred psychologists and psychiatrists. Video
Huge mental health scheme gives with one hand, takes with another
Former Health Minister Andrew Little admits “there was a bit of cannibalising the system” in the largest mental health programme introduced by Labour.
There is still nowhere near enough help available for people with mental health problems.
Over almost half a decade, an historic $2b was poured into mental healthcare. What has it actually achieved? Video
What happens when people are shunned from the Jehovah’s Witnesses
For people who leave or are kicked out of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, a process of ‘shunning’ follows. Followers of the faith are not allowed to associate with anyone who has left, even close family…
One year on: How has the government performed?
A year ago New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced his party would support Labour and the Coalition government was formed. So after a year in power, we wanted to know how people are feeling…
Maraenui - The Napier suburb drowning in synthetics
Grandmas, kids, almost 'everyone' is consuming synthetics in Napier's poorest suburb, Maraenui. Anusha Bradley meets a cop who's trying to stamp it out, and a mum who's struggling to give up the drug.
…Hastings students create low-cost flood warning device
A big flood in Hawke's Bay has prompted a group of high school students from Hastings to create a low-cost device that sends rainfall data and flood warnings in real time by text message. Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay communities label chlorination 'overreaction'
Locals in the seaside villages of Haumoana and Te Awanga, near Cape Kidnappers, say their bore has never had any issues so the decision to chlorinate their water is a complete "overreaction" to the… Video, Audio
Insight: Policing Domestic Violence - A New Direction
Anusha Bradley takes a look at a new approach to policing family violence. Audio
Indians bearing brunt of immigration crackdown, advisors say
An Indian migrant who's been denied a work visa twice, despite already having a job here, believes he's being unfairly targeted because of his nationality. Video, Audio
Brighter Future? Beneath the breadline
The number of children living in poverty has remained stubbornly static in recent years, and organisations trying to turn that around tell RNZ they're only getting busier.
Meat being stolen to order by gangs for sale on black market
Gangs stealing meat from supermarkets are re-selling it to restaurants and dairies and on Facebook, a crime prevention company says. Video, Audio
Water Fools? - Pollution in a Piha paradise
Human waste is trickling down Piha's hillside and ending up in the iconic surfing spot's lagoon. Locals say they're sick of waiting for action to save it.
