All Videos August 11, 2020

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Migrant Sex Workers

Sex work was made legal in New Zealand in 2003, but not for everyone. In this episode, Alice asks why migrant sex workers still aren’t legally allowed to operate in this country. Funhouse Brothel owner Madam Mary gives Alice a tour of her premises, where she’s forced to face down her own prudishness, before Dame … Read more

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Erin Baker’s wild ride to world champion

When triathlete Erin Baker couldn’t remove a punctured bike tyre during a race, she pulled it off with her teeth. This is the story of a world champion who dominated the international multi-sport circuit in the 1980s and 1990s, and was prepared to do whatever it took to succeed. | Watch more Scratched episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-xxT3W4uRNauc6GMRUs_XTGwu543Hnb2 🎞 Season three of the award-winning series Scratched: Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends celebrates six more New Zealand athletes whose incredible feats have been forgotten or gone unappreciated. Featuring Erin Baker, Sheree Taylor, Ryoko (Koko) Ibaraki, Ali Afakasi, Marise Chamberlain and Heath Davis. Made with the support of NZ On Air WEBSITE: http://thespinoff.co.nz FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/thespinofftv TWITTER: http://twitter.com/thespinofftv INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/thespinofftv

The Scam

The ultimate scam lures an elderly beekeeper around the world, from Greymouth to São Paulo, in this wild true crime tale.   Director: Oliver Dawe Producer: Amanda Jenkins The Scam is part of the Loading Docs 2021 collection. For more visit https://www.loadingdocs.net WEBSITE: https://thespinoff.co.nz​ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/thespinofftv​ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thespinofftv​ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/thespinofftv

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Treaty Partnership

In the final episode of the season, Alice is joined by co-host Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou) to examine just how racist New Zealand is and why Pākehā just can’t seem to get it together and honour the Treaty. Featuring Hone Harawira (Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Hine, Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whatua), Dame Susan Devoy, Pat … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Prisoner Voting Rights

In this episode Alice explores why there still isn’t universal suffrage for people in prison and why a charity single isn’t always the answer.  Featuring Awatea Mita, Mark Mitchell, Julia Whaipooti and Tania Mead. Commissioned by RNZ and made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund. Episode Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Euthanasia

Should we have the right to choose the circumstances of our death, or is it just too complicated to sort out? In this episode, Alice confronts her fear of death and admits she may not be immortal after all. Featuring Brynley Stent, Claire Freeman (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Korokoro), Josephine Ayers, Te Hurinui Karaka Clarke (Te Arawa, … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Women’s Bodies

Why are we so scared of breasts? In this episode, Alice attempts to change the minds of viewers using exposure therapy and living out her soap opera fantasies. Featuring Steve Crow, Fiona McNamara, Erica Brooks, Maxine Fleming and Jess Joy Wood. Commissioned by RNZ and made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund. Classification: … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Churches and Charity

Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard hitting questions as she attempts to finally separate church and state once and for all. Featuring Eli Mathewson, Chris Bethwaite, Andrea Black and Weet-Bix. Commissioned by RNZ and made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Healthcare Inequity

Why do Māori live on average 7 years less than Pākehā? Alice delves into the health system and asks if more money should be spent on Māori health and less on her digestive system. Featuring Kirimoana Willoughby, Sariah Witika, Dr Heather Came, Janell Dymus-Kurei and Pat Snedden. Commissioned by RNZ and made possible by the … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: TERFs

You’ve probably heard the term used in relation to high-profile people like JK Rowling, but what are trans exclusionary radical feminists, or TERFs, really all about? In this episode, Alice goes to an event at parliament to try to talk with a group of ‘gender critical’ feminists – but things don’t go quite as planned. … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News: Migrant Sex Workers

Sex work was made legal in New Zealand in 2003, but not for everyone. In this episode, Alice asks why migrant sex workers still aren’t legally allowed to operate in this country. Funhouse Brothel owner Madam Mary gives Alice a tour of her premises, where she’s forced to face down her own prudishness, before Dame … Read more

Alice Snedden’s Bad News – NEW SEASON – Coming August 10

Alice Snedden’s Bad News is an eight part docu-comedy series that tackles some of the most contentious political and social issues confronting Aotearoa in 2020. Hosted by comedian Alice Snedden, Bad News exposes present day injustices, explores what they tell us about our past, and meets the people bringing about change to the status quo. … Read more