Podcasts about anusha bradley

Baby formula companies have tried to convince the government to resist a global ban on internet marketing of infant milk, despite research showing online advertising was discouraging mums from breastfeeding. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ understands the government is considering opting back into trans-Tasman infant formula standards, after rejecting them last year. Anusha Bradley reports.

The Food Safety Minister is facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest, after it emerged his sister advised his office against introducing tougher regulation of baby formula. Andrew Hoggard was among senior ministers who were intensively lobbied by a handful of companies opposing trans-Tasman infant formula standards, which were later dropped by the government. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has more.

An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how formula is made and sold. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Paddy Gower.

Health New Zealand's commitment to boosting specialist palliative care for dying children is under scrutiny, after promises it was actively recruiting more staff, despite not advertising any jobs. Anusha Bradley reports.

Dying children may not be getting the end-of-life care they deserve while the country's only publicly funded paediatric palliative care specialist is on extended leave. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley has the story.

An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Money earmarked for frontline mental health services, including tackling severe workforce shortages, was 'reprioritised' to pay for the government's controversial $10 million mental health innovation fund. Anusha Bradley reports.

Sarah moderated a panel discussion at the recent Decult conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, entitled 'A new media narrative: Survivor-focussed cult reporting'. The panel featured MISA survivor Bec Sonkkila, documentary filmmaker Natalie Malcon, RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley, and media law Professor Ursula Cheer. This bonus episode is a recording of the session, courtesy of Decult, and you can access a package of recordings from the entire conference at decult.net/tickets.Full episode page here. You can support us on Patreon or with a one-off donation or merch purchase.Links:Decult conference — online session recording package available from the Decult websiteTantric yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru charged with human trafficking — AAP article in The Guardian for further reading about MISA, 29 November 2023If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you're in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com). Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oranga Tamariki's new chief social worker is defending criticisms the ministry does not take record-keeping seriously. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.

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 use. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has more.

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 reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Decult, a safe space for former cult members, government officials, cult experts, human rights activists, LGBTQ+, mental health care works, skeptics, therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, medical doctors, lawyers, film directors, satire artists, & trafficking advocates. Decult Cult Awareness Conference exposed how religious cults today are a growing problem. Recap of the groundbreaking Decult Cult Awareness Conference, the first of its kind in the world to address pervasive harm.Support & Learn:Complete Decult conference video package:https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-ticketsI highlight key moments from the conference, including insights from renowned speakers such as Janja Lalich PhD who developed a concept called Bounded Choice describing how coercive control works on intelligent people.Bounded Choice:https://www.lalichcenter.org/what-is-bounded-choiceTake back your life:https://www.lalichcenter.org/take-back-your-lifeWitness Underground Rockumentary had its' international premiere at Decult, a powerful documentary exploring the experiences of former Jehovah's Witnesses who deprogrammed themselves through self-education and the power of self-expression and music to allow themselves to do free thinking sufficient to get out.Links to watch:Https://WitnessUnderground.comI was invited to speak on a panel called "Rock the Watchtower" hosted by Radio New Zealand investigative reporter Anusha Bradley along with activists Lara Kaput and Shayne Mechen.The Decult conference, organized by journalist and author of Cult Trip, Anke Richter, aimed to create a unique opportunity to better understand and prevent cultic harm in the future. It laid the groundwork for improved support systems and awareness.Consider supporting the initiative by purchasing access to all 20 of the full Decult key-notes and panel discussions. This comprehensive package will allow you to explore topics such as kids in cults, online radicalization, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in cult/high-control groups. As a decult speaker and former cult member, I was excited to share my unique perspective and our documentary. The conference provided a safe space for former cult members to share their experiences and find support and for professionals to upskill.Attendees heard powerful stories from those who successfully navigated mind control and gained insights into the process of religious indoctrination methods and personal deconstruction. The conference also addressed critical issues surrounding human rights, offering valuable perspectives for those struggling to break free from indoctrination. #Decult2024 #DecultConference #CultAwareness #FormerCultMembers #ReligiousCultsToday #CultSurvivors #HighControlGroups #BoundedChoice #JanjaLalich #WitnessUnderground #ReligiousDeconstruction #HumanRightsAndReligion #CultDocumentary2024 #LeavingReligion #CultSpeakingPanel #FreedomFromCult #ReligiousTrauma #ExJW #CultEducation #MentaSupport the showSubscribe to the newsletter for weekly episodes: https://bit.ly/WitnessUndergroundWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100018684/witness-undergroundhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundSupport:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

Anusha Bradley, a renowned investigative journalist at Radio New Zealand, discusses her in-depth reporting on Jehovah's Witness shunning—a practice that has caused widespread emotional abuse among those who leave the faith or are disfellowshipped, officially kicked out. Anusha Bradley will also be leading a panel at the upcoming Decult Cult Awareness Conference, where she will engage with former Jehovah's Witnesses, including myself, to explore this harsh form of religious abuse that has affected countless lives globally.This conversation covers Anusha's deep involvement in the New Zealand investigation into abuse in care within the Jehovah's Witnesses, a groundbreaking case the organization attempted to stop it with a lawsuit. Their resistance to scrutiny has only intensified the importance of this investigation, which could soon reveal critical findings about the abuse in care within this high-control religious group.We explore the emotional toll that Jehovah's Witness shunning takes on individuals and families, and why this practice should be seen as a violation of human rights and religion. Anusha also talks about the importance of investigative journalism in holding powerful organizations accountable for their actions, and how the Jehovah's Witnesses lawsuit has highlighted the need for further scrutiny. This interview is part of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference takeover, introducing viewers to the leading voices and experts in cult awareness and cult recovery. Anusha Bradley's panel will provide unique insights into the practices and beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses and other high-control groups, including the government investigation's expected revelations.Don't miss this opportunity to hear Anusha Bradley and other experts at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand! Get your live stream ticket to the conference happening on October 19th & 20thGet your Livestream tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-ticketsThe Witness Underground documentary will have its international premiere at Decult. As a survivor and filmmaker, I am excited to share my own experiences with shunning and cult trauma recovery at Decult to highlight high-control groups like Jehovah's Witnesses .#Decult2024 #JehovahsWitnessShunning #ExJW #ExJehovahsWitness #RadioNewZealand #AnushaBradley #InvestigativeJournalism #JehovahsWitnesses #ReligiousAbuse #AbuseInCare #Shunning #HumanRightsAndReligion #WitnessUndergroundDocumentary #CultConference #DecultConference #NewZealandEvent #TrueCrimeNewZealand #JehovahsWitnessLawsuit #EmotionalAbuse #Accountability #NZInvestigationSupport the showSubscribe to the newsletter for weekly episodes: https://bit.ly/WitnessUndergroundWatch now:http://WitnessUnderground.comhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100018684/witness-undergroundhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessundergroundSupport:https://Patreon.com/WitnessUndergroundhttps://YouTube.com/@WitnessUndergroundReach out directly: XJWdoc@gmail.com-Scott

The Auditor-General has criticised the awarding of a $24 million dollar government contract to fund Mike King's Gumboot Friday iniatiative. In a letter to the Health Minister, John Ryan said several aspects of the procurement process are "unusual and inconsistent" with good practice, Anusha Bradley has been looking into this and spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ senior in-depth investigative reporter Anusha Bradley, joins Emile Donovan to discuss the case.

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 meaning of wealth in Aotearoa, the Commerce Minister, Andrew Bayly, said the key to growing more wealth is to make it easier for companies to attract investment and become exporters. Anusha Bradley reports.

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.

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 by Morning Report host Corin Dann and investigative reporter Anusha Bradley.

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 to Corin Dann.

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.

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 intellectually disabled. It is also claimed the decade-old case law used to detain him for so long, is no longer relevant, Anusha Bradley speaks to Lisa Owen.

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 Ingrid Hipkiss.

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 Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A woman who suffers from permanent memory loss after hundreds of electroconvulsive therapy shocks says she was not told of the risks. Kerry Hodgson had 307 ECT treaments for severe depression over ten years from 1994, until it was discovered she had a rare brain tumour. Once removed, her depression disappeared. Anusha Bradley reports.

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 evacuation centre was set up in Haumoana last night. RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.

The Suicide Prevention Office was initially expected to close with all four full time roles axed as part of Ministry of Health cost-cutting - a move which caught the Minister of Mental Health Matt Doocey by surprise. Anusha Bradley reports.

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, after committing a minor offence in 2004. Lawyers fighting for his release say his detention is arbitrary, unjust and breaches his human rights. The Crown says his detention is justified because of the very high risk he poses to the public. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has been looking into this case. Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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 left in a zombie like state after being given medicine by mental health workers so they could remain at the shelter until seen by a psychiatrist. Te Whatu Ora Waikato denies the allegation, saying it is not allowed to sedate patients in the community, although it admits its acute adult mental health inpatient facility typically operates at over 100 percent capacity. Anusha Bradley reports.

Young New Zealanders with autism are more than twice as likely to die before their 25th birthday, than their non-autistic peers. The Otago-University led research shows the risk is even greater for females, and those who also have an intellectual disability. Autism NZ says the findings are horrifying and shows the health system is failing people with the disorder. Anusha Bradley reports.

A leading child psychiatrist says an historic investment in mental health has not made any difference to his work or the lives of his patients. Only a fraction of Labour's historic two-billion-dollar mental health package has gone into youth services, especially at the acute end. Here's Anusha Bradley.

Former Health Minister Andrew Little has admitted Labour's largest mental health initiative stole staff from other parts of the mental health sector. The 664-million-dollar scheme put mental health advisers into GP clinics. And as Anusha Bradley reports, there are also questions about whether the programme is actually helping people.

Labour's two billion dollar spend on mental health over the last five years is under attack from patients and clinicians alike who feel very little has improved. RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has spent months speaking with people across the sector, trying to figure out why people are still saying the mental health system is broken, despite all this money. Anusha spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what she had found out.

Te Pati Maori's victorous election haul could have a knock on effect on coalition arrangements. The party won an unprecedented four of the seven Maori seats on Saturday and it's optimistic it could win one, or even two more seats once special votes are counted. Anusha Bradley reports.

National's candidate for Hamilton East - and the frontrunner to win the electorate - has been a staunch opponent to fluoridation of water, vaccine mandates and supported groups that spread misinformation. Ryan Hamilton claimed Covid deaths had been inflated and once claimed poverty is not a reason to fluoridate water because most of the poor drank Raro. Susie Ferguson and Anusha Bradley have been working on this investigation, as part of the bonus episode of RNZ's Undercurrent documentary series on disinformation. Anusha Bradley spoke with Undercurrent creator Susie Ferguson.

Nearly 5,000 women have had claims for birth injuries accepted by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) since cover was expanded nearly a year ago. And while nearly all claims are now being accepted, compared with just 30 percent in the 12 months before the change was made, experts are struggling to explain why case numbers are fewer than expected. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley reports.

Experts and former members of the Jehovah's Witness church fear it will continue to evade accountability over multiple allegations of child sex abuse. RNZ has revealed at least 11 active members of the church are either accused, convicted or self-confessed paedophiles. But the church is trying to escape the scrutiny of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley reports. You can read Anusha's full investigation into how the Jehovah's Witness faith keeps child sex offenders hidden from followers, on rnz.co.nz.

A Jehovah's Witness elder claims he was told to destroy confidential church documents, including those relating to child sexual abuse cases. It's a criminal offence to destroy potentially relevant information to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, which the Jehovah's Witnesses are part of. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An RNZ investigation has found 11 active Jehovah Witnesses have child sex abuse convictions or serious allegations made against them. Most members of the religion appear to have no idea who the offenders are. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has the story.

Former Jehovah's Witnesses say the religion's practice of shunning followers who leave the faith causes serious long-term harm and is a breach of human rights. According to the religion's beliefs, followers are not allowed to associate with anyone who is kicked out or leaves the faith by choice, even close family members, and its website gives explicit instructions on how to shun. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley reports. You can read Anusha's special report into shunning within the Jehovah's Witness church on rnz.co.nz/somethingevil. You can also hear more about Cassie Dean's personal story growing up in the church in a special episode of The Detail podcast, out this Saturday.

Eight companies are accused of making and exporting an estimated $29 million worth of tainted fat and meat and bone meal. Two individual company directors and two employees also face prosecution under the Animal Products Act and Crimes Act, following an investigation by the Ministry of Primary Industries. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke with Corin Dann.

The controversial advertising agency Topham Guerin which was handpicked for a $500,000 contract to make memes for the covid information campaign in early 2020 ended up working just three weeks in the job. Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show concerns were raised about some of the content produced as the country headed into its first national lockdown in March 2020. It included a video that had to be re-edited because it was thought might upset the Chinese government.. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has been looking into the story and spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss

A court has ruled that a woman who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after a former partner shared a sex video on one of the world's largest porn sites, is entitled to help from ACC. The woman's claim was declined by the agency in 2020 because it did not post-traumatic the online abuse as a crime. Advocates say the landmark ruling could open the door for other victims of what's often called revenge porn. Anusha Bradley reports.

Some mortuary workers at the country's largest funeral home company have been exposed to potentially dangerous amounts of formaldehyde. InvoCare, which runs 40 funeral homes, crematoriums and cemetaries employing around 260 staff was warned more than a year ago that the amount of formaldehyde in the air at three mortuaries was nearly twice the recommended safe level. One embalmer wants to know if he's been exposed but the company says it cannot give staff their individual testing results.   Anusha Bradley has been looking into this.

Flooded residents in Haumoana believe their properties may have escaped some damage if a flood mitigation pump had been properly manned and not run out of fuel.  Several streets and homes in a low-lying part of the Hawke's Bay village were flooded last Tuesday, after rising rivers coincided with high tide. Anusha Bradley reports.  

Hundreds of RSE workers in Hawke's Bay have received shelter and comfort at a church in Napier. The Samoan Assembly of God opened its doors on Tuesday morning to workers from around the Pacific displaced by the cyclone. Anusha Bradley reports.

RNZ In Depth reporter Anusha Bradley lives in Te Awanga, east of Hastings, and has had to evacuate her home as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down. She spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland's floods may have been historic but experts say flooding on a similar scale will strike again soon.  What can Aotearoa's largest city do to prepare? Anusha Bradley asks four experts for their big ideas.

An RNZ investigation can reveal most of the work, and spending on a $1.5 million dollar Covid-19 vaccination campaign happened after almost everyone had been vaccinated. Delays, questionable content and a fallout between some of the youth hired to run the Ministry of Health-funded campaign, resulted in it falling short of its promise. Meanwhile, the public servant in charge of it, who was at the centre of a conflict of interest investigation, has resigned. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley has been looking into it.

A top lawyer embroiled in a long dispute with the Law Society's disciplinary committee wants a complete overhaul of the profession's complaints system calling it broken.  The High Court ruled two years ago that the committee made an error in law in a case involving Garth Gallaway, a partner at Chapman Tripp. And as Anusha Bradley reports Gallloway is furious the Law Society still hasn't published that decision.