Laetitia Laubscher
Police are Letting More People Off For Cannabis, Except Māori
Officially, and unofficially, New Zealand police are using discretionary powers to bring down prosecution rates but this de facto decriminalisation has a major problem.
What to Say to a Suicidal Friend, from People Who’ve Been There
Helping a suicidal loved one often means a drastic shift in your relationship. We asked people who have been there what they needed most in a friend.
New Zealand’s Weed Baking Grandmother Talks About the Stress of Marijuana Activism
After getting busted for having a marijuana cafe, she's now running a mail-order edibles business from home.
Why Rich New Zealanders Can No Longer Hide Wealth From Their Exes
We talk to the New Zealand lawyer whose big win in the Supreme Court means break-ups just got fairer.
New Zealand Scientists Are Electrocuting Steaks
Electrocuting a steak to make the cheapest cuts of meat tender is way more complicated and expensive that you’d think. We spoke with some Australian scientists to try to understand why they're doing this.
New Zealand Students Can Buy Beers With Rats
For centuries New Zealand flightless birds and slow-moving reptiles lived without fear of native predators. This golden era ended when the British showed up on rat-infested ships. Now rats are the key player in the destruction of the country's forestry.