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The woman who says psychedelic 'medicine' cured her PTSD
Zoe Helene grew up in NZ. Now she's a 'psychedelic feminist' in the US, who leads women on hallucinogenic journeys in the Amazon jungle. Susan Strongman reports.
Fighting back against the avocado crime wave
Burgled and beaten up, avocado growers are sleeping in their orchards, patrolling the streets at night and using CCTV to protect their 'green gold' from organised crime and a fruit blackmarket. Video
The reality of life on the minimum wage in NZ
Men pee in front of Victoria when she's cleaning the gents. Roszanne couldn't afford to go to her brother's tangi. Lavinia hardly sees her children. Meet the women working for minimum wage. Video
The life and death of David Cerven
At 21, David Cerven was shot dead by police in what many assumed was 'suicide by cop'. Susan Strongman traces his story of love, debt and despair all the way from Slovakia to the Auckland park where…
Who will help the helplines?
While Youthline and Lifeline struggle to stay afloat, leaving calls for help unanswered, the government is funding a brand new helpline.
'Stardust' and learning from Winston: the debate zingers
Tonight's fiery and aggressive leaders debate delivered a number of burns from both contestants.
Jibes and japes: debate reaction on social media
RNZ rounds up the best zingers as social media reacts to Stuff's leaders' debate.
Leaders' debate: The greatest hits
Analysis - The second leaders' debate saw some zingers from Jacinda Ardern and Bill English - and from moderator Patrick Gower. Susan Strongman looks back at the punches that weren't pulled.