Jarrod Gilbert
National leader Simon Bridges says gangs a homegrown issue
National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown… Audio
Government not to blame for rise in gang membership - expert
An academic who specialises in researching gangs says the Government's policies aren't to blame for an increase in gang members. There's been a 26 percent increase in gang membership in the past two… Audio
New gangs, more recruits, and community in the crossfire
What's going on in south Auckland that once again has its suburbs on the wrong side of news headlines? Audio
Peter Ellis's death before his appeal in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court appeal of convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis will still likely go ahead despite his death on Wednesday. Karyn speaks to Christchurch sociologist, Jarrod Gilbert about the case.
…New research on stopping pet cats killing native fauna
New research suggests a way forward for dealing with domestic cats in relation to the natural environment. Including, keeping cats inside from dusk til dawn. New Zealanders are a long way behind… Audio
Waikato pensioner flat residents face rent hike
The Waikato District Council is increasing the rent of its pensioners flats by 16 per cent, that's $26 a week. Budgeting adviser Darryl Evans of Mangere Budgeting Services says the elderly, who… Audio
Technologically advanced cars diminishing drivers' abilities
There's a "bring back the stick shift" movement as some say the ease of driving modern cars is taking away drivers' abilities to make safe and timely decisions when driving. Audio
Kiwi accent the sexiest of them all
The Big 7 travel site has determined that the kiwi accent is outrageously charming. The sexiest accent in the world. How come it wasn't French or Italian? Audio
$1m slushy machines in prisons
The department of Corrections is being criticised for spending $1 million on 193 slushy ice machines to help keep prison staff cool over the summer of 2017-2018. National leader Simon Bridges calls it… Audio
The downside to hasty firearms law changes?
Police have confirmed the person accused of taking 11 guns from Palmerston North police station last Thursday got into the building through an unlocked door. The deputy Police Comissioner Mike Clement… Audio
Push to get people into active transport
A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting people out of their cars and into more 'active transport'. These include doubling the number of trips walked, doubling the… Audio
The Panel with Jarrod Gilbert and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
The Big 7 travel website has determined that the kiwi accent is outrageously charming. The sexiest accent in the world. How come it wasn't French or Italian? There's a "bring back the stick shift"… Audio
The Panel with Jarrod Gilbert and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting people out of their cars and into more 'active transport'. These include doubling the number of trips walked, doubling the… Audio
I've been thinking for 29 April 2019
What the Panelists Penny Ashton and Jarrod Gilbert have been thinking about. Audio
Bookmarks: Jarrod Gilbert
Jarrod Gilbert is one of the leading researchers into gang culture in New Zealand, he is the author of Patched: The History of Gangs in New Zealand, and he's just released a new book, A Rebel in… Audio
Collins' call for greater police powers 'absurd' - sociologist
A specialist on gangs says Judith Collins' call for the police to be given the power to raid gang houses at will to search for guns is absurd. Ms Collins wants police to be able to search gang… Audio
Anne-Marie Brady specialising in Chinese politics
She's also been the victim of some curious incidents recently, earlier this year her home and university office were burgled and she alleges her car was also recently tampered with. Audio
Labour-National consensus must be focus of justice overhaul - analysis
It's been labelled by the National Party as a 'talkfest' with the goal of softening punishments for serious offenders. The government's Criminal Justice Summit which continues in Porirua is expected… Audio
Banning gang patches
There's a renewed call to ban gang patches. This time it's from National's Justice spokesman Mark Mitchell who says people are intimidated by the patches. But Sociologist Jarrod Gilbert says Mr… Audio
Work with gang members to reduce crime - Jarrod Gilbert
As gang membership grows, there's talk of a return to the conflict of the past as gangs compete against each other. In the past six weeks, another gang, the Comancheros, was added to the official list… Audio