Aaron Smale

Albie and April were among survivors who spoke out for an inquiry into abuse in care. As the Royal Commission's findings reveal the extent of the abuser that happened, what does it mean for them? Audio

Brothers Albie, Rob, and Jason speak with journalist Aaron Smale about the violence and abuse they experienced in state care as children and how that led them to joining Mangu Kaha / Black Power. Audio

We hear from April, who spent time in state-run girls' homes across the South Island as a teenager. We hear her story as a survivor of abuse and the impact it had on her. Audio

This podcast is about a gang whanau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa's state-care system. Audio

A new documentary tells of a chilling chapter in New Zealand's history - one of systemic abuse in state care. Between 1950 and 2019. Susie speaks with filmmaker and journalist Aaron Smale, whose The… Audio, Gallery

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still being felt around Te Tai Rawhiti. The impact forestry has had on the environment, economy and the people on the East Coast is more apparent than ever. The… Audio, Gallery

Abuse and neglect that went on for decades under the radar was front-and-centre in the headlines this week after the royal commission's report on abuse in state care came out. Mediawatch asks one…

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio

A surprise phone call from a sister Aaron Smale never knew existed led to an investigation into state abuse. His questions would ultimately result in an award-winning exposé of the heinous goings-on… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

By Aaron Smale: On the slow destruction and devastating impact of the pine industry on Tairāwhiti. Audio