Breaking Silence

Investigates what New Zealanders need to know if we are to curb our shocking domestic abuse statistics.

Documentary & Factual

Stream only in New Zealand

Breaking Silence

Investigates what New Zealanders need to know if we are to curb our shocking domestic abuse statistics.

Documentary & Factual

Stream only in New Zealand

Breaking Silence

Investigates what New Zealanders need to know if we are to curb our shocking domestic abuse statistics.

Documentary & Factual

Stream only in New Zealand

Season 3, Episode 1

(PG-C) This episode investigates the systemic failings of the Family Court for New Zealanders in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner. Lives are at stake and the consequences can be tragic.

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Season 3, Episode 1

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Season 3, Episode 1

Episode 1

Episode 2

(PG-C) Trinity was 16 when she was murdered. She was strangled to death by an online date one cold night at Manurewa train station. Her mother Margaret shares Trinity’s story with the hope of helping others.

Episode 2

Episode 3

(PG-C) Debbs Murray has trained over 3,000 frontline workers. She is a family violence practitioner with her own powerful story of lived experience.

Episode 3

(PG-C) Debbs Murray has trained over 3,000 frontline workers. She is a family violence practitioner with her own powerful story of lived experience.

Episode 4

We share the personal stories of Sammie and Lydia and their forming of the New Zealand Hague Collective to help women navigate this terrifying international law.

Episode 4

We share the personal stories of Sammie and Lydia and their forming of the New Zealand Hague Collective to help women navigate this terrifying international law.

Episode 5

Simonne Butler shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. A relationship where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another.

Episode 5

Simonne Butler shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. A relationship where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another.

Episode 6

NZ Police Detective Jaimie-Leigh shares her story of trauma to inspire that one’s past need not define their future, and dreams can come true.

Episode 6

NZ Police Detective Jaimie-Leigh shares her story of trauma to inspire that one’s past need not define their future, and dreams can come true.

Episode 7

Paralympic medalist Fiona Southorn shares her powerful story, an inspiration for young ones living with physical challenges and for all individuals living with violence and abuse.

Episode 7

Paralympic medalist Fiona Southorn shares her powerful story, an inspiration for young ones living with physical challenges and for all individuals living with violence and abuse.

Episode 8

In this continuation of her story, Simonne Butler nearly lost her life in a vicious attack by an ex-partner, she shares her incredible journey of recovery and resilience.

Episode 8

In this continuation of her story, Simonne Butler nearly lost her life in a vicious attack by an ex-partner, she shares her incredible journey of recovery and resilience.

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