Russell Smith
AK locksmith closes storefront business due to pandemic
For six generations Russell Smith's family has been in the locksmithing trade. But lockdown has meant his central Auckland business is calling it a day. After 33 years the family business on Ponsonby… Audio
Roast Busters arrests 'too late' - abuse prevention advocate
A sexual violence prevention provider says arrests in the roast busters case - seven years later - is too late -- but it highlights how long it can take victims to come forward about their trauma.
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Pike River recovery enters new phase
The recovery of the entry tunnel to the Pike River mine has entered a new phase with the mines rescue team now in a previously unexplored area.
The loader driven by one of only two men to have… Audio
Calls for government to better resource kaupapa Māori services
A Maori sexual violence prevention provider is calling for the government to better resource kaupapa Maori services if it wants to see structural change in the sector.
Eight-thousand people were… Audio
More on sexual education in our schools
Yesterday we discussed the concern about a sexual health education programme, Mates and Dates. Since then we heard from Korowai Tumanako. Its directors believe there is value to specialist services… Audio
Clandestine Meth Labs
The problem of clandestine, or mobile meth labs in Marlborough, is part of a drug awareness seminar in Blenheim next week. And Community Constable Russell Smith, says it's common for P manufacuturers… Audio
Parenting - Mates and Dates
How well are we teaching high school students about consent? Russell Smith talks to Lynn Freeman about Mates and Dates - the high school programme he helped found which aims to tackle attitudes… Audio
Facebook scandal highlights issues with social media & schools
"Wellington College is not unique in having to deal with this sort of incident."
Two Wellington College students at the centre of a Facebook post about raping drunk young women have issued personal… Audio
Wellington College students' apologies fall short- expert says
"It's a basic apology, it's a start" - two Wellington College boys are suspended for making Facebook comments about raping drunk young women; they've since apologised to the school and the affected… Audio
Wellington students change protest venue after threats
Students organising a protest against rape culture have been forced to change the venue from outside Wellington College after being threatened with violence. Audio
Expert in sexual violence calls for more education to end rape culture
An expert in sexual violence says Wellington College Boys caught posting disturbing comments are distraught most probably because they were caught. Audio
The age of consent
Russell Smith of Korowai Tumanako Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist Service talks about sexual consent and the law. Audio
Tougher rules needed for Roast Busters-like offending
An expert in sexual violence says young men who post sexually exploitative images online of girls without their consent should have to undergo mandatory therapy. Audio
Pacific continues to face problems with corruption
Papua New Guinea continues to be perceived as one of the world's most corrupt countries on this year's Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. Audio
Lack of Roast Busters conviction worry for future cases
Rape crisis organisations say the lack of a conviction in an Auckland sex ring case will reaffirm the behaviour of sexual offenders and make it less likely for victims to come forward. Audio
Insight for 11 May 2014 - Trying Therapy to Stop Sex Abuse
Lauren Baker asks does therapy for sex abusers work and does it warrant extra funding? Audio
Evolution by Louise Harness
While staying with her grandparents Cat learns that nature is all powerful. Accepting the cycle of life and death is one of life's challenges. Audio
Panel discusses issues raised by Roastbusters case
The Police Commissioner continues to defend the performance of his officers, in the face of ongoing allegations that the Roastbusters sex investigation has been seriously mishandled. Audio
Lullaby Jock by Simon Ferry & Tim Spite
An adaptation of Simon Ferry's hit solo stage show about his father Jock Ferry's experiences during and after the Second World War. It focuses on Jock's wartime experience as an infantryman and how it… Audio
Raw milk gouda takes out cheese award
A raw milk gouda has taken home a gold medal in the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards. Audio