Anusha Bradley
Investigation raises concerns over Oranga Tamarki's record-keeping
Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Audio
Oranga Tamariki social worker facing censure after removing child from grandmother
An Oranga Tamariki social worker is facing censure and supervision nine years after removing a child from her grandmother based on a string of unchecked lies filed with the Family Court. Investigative… Audio
Jehovah's Witnesses' final attempt to escape the Abuse in Care inquiry dismissed by the Supreme Court
RNZ senior in-depth investigative reporter Anusha Bradley, joins Emile Donovan to discuss the case. Audio
Government plans to drop directors' personal liabilities
The government is planning to drop what it calls a "huge layering of personal liabilities for directors" in changes to encourage more listings on the Stock Exchange. Speaking to RNZ's series RICH: The… Audio
Anusha Bradley on RNZ's RICH series
RNZ's in depth reporter Anusha Bradley shares what it was like talking to the mega wealthy in New Zealand for the new series RICH. Audio
Rod Duke: NZ's view of the rich is 'different' from US
The multi-millionaire business owner, Rod Duke, says rich people are either loved or loathed by New Zealanders. The managing director and majority shareholder of Briscoe Group says attitudes to wealth… Audio
Mainfreight billionaire supports idea of wealth tax
One of the richest people in the country supports paying more tax, but says the super wealthy worry the government will waste any money it raises. Rich: The meaning of wealth in Aotearoa, is produced… Audio
ACC reinstates one-on-one case managers
In an extraordinary U-turn, ACC has gone back to providing single case managers for 12,500 clients, because a $74 million restructure of its case management system has not worked. Anusha Bradley spoke… Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community
AudioPublic risk threshold that kept autistic man locked up questioned
Supreme Court justices have questioned the public risk threshold that has kept an autistic and intellectually disabled man locked up in a secure facility for 18 years. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Autistic man locked up 18 years may not be danger to public
The Supreme Court has been told that an autistic and intellectually disabled man locked up for half his life may not be a danger to the public as he's been made out to be and he may not even be… Audio
Mother of autistic man argues son is arbitrarily detained
The mother of an autistic man who has been locked up for nearly half his life will today argue in the Supreme Court her son is arbitrarily detained. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to… Audio
'Opt-out' clause used to justify Gumboot Friday funding
Health officials had to invoke a special 'opt-out' clause to ensure $24 million given to Mike King's Gumboot Friday initiative complied with government contract rules. Investigative reporter Anusha… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 26 June 2024
On today's episode, In Te Karaka, 30-kilometres north-west of Gisborne, residents were told to evacuate in the early hours of this morning after the Waipaoa River topped 7.68m, a state of emergency… Audio
Update: State of Emegercy in Haumoana, Hastings
In Hastings a state of emergency has been declared in Haumoana because of costal inundation. Police are knocking on doors asking affected residences to evacuate. Hawkes Bay Civil defence is calling… Audio
Evacuations in Hastings after state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in Hastings, in the village of Haumoana because of costal inundation. The seawall near the village has deteriorated, increasing the risk of flooding. An… Audio
Coastal inundation brings state of emergency in Hastings
A state of emergency has been declared in Haumoana, Hastings, because of costal inundation. Police are knocking on doors asking affected residences to evacuate. Hawkes Bay Civil defence is calling for… Audio
Mother of autistic man appeals for son to be free
The mother of an autistic and intellectually disabled man who has spent half his life locked away, is appealing to the Supreme Court to set him free.
The man lives in seclusion at the Mason Clinic… Audio
Hamilton mental health services stretched - homeless shelter
A homeless shelter in Hamilton says it is being left to look after acutely unwell mental health patients, because the city's mental health services are so stretched. It claims one of its guests was… Audio