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How did New Zealand come to have one of the most obese populations in the world? Have the warning signs always been there, and why were they ignored? Will New Zealand ever fit into her size 12 jeans again?
How have successive waves of immigrants shaped our society, and how have we accepted them into New Zealand? How should New Zealand's immigration policy be controlled to create a better society, and avoid future conflict.
When did a farming nation such as New Zealand come to care so much about the comfort and treatment of farm animals? How have our attitudes changed over the years to the two staple ingredients of the classic kiwi breakfast - bacon and eggs.
How old is old enough to drink? As we once again look at changing New Zealand's drinking age, Hindsight looks back at the recurring debate over the last half century.
A look at the never-ending expansion of Auckland over the years. When did the positive growth turn into housewives suffering breakdowns due to suburban abandonment?
When did our attitude to the Royal Family move from reverent awe to tabloid gossip?
How do our children learn, and how do we know what they've learnt?
Current issues examined through the lens of history.
As we remember our fallen heroes, we must also remember those who did return from various conflicts to tell the tales, how they were treated, and mistreated, on their arrival.
Is New Zealand on a steady slide into moral turpitude?
The history of electricity in New Zealand seems to be one continually worrying about how our future needs are going to be satisfied.
Hindsight takes a look at the national obsession that is the road toll.
As New Zealand's prison numbers continue to grow, leaving us amongst the highest in the western world, what are we doing to stem the tide?
As a nation heavily reliant on the tourist dollar, how do we sell NZ overseas? How has this changed over the years, and how do we continue to compete?
What has been the recent Maori experience? We pick up the tale from the urbanisation of the 50s onwards, the 'Maori renaissance', the awakening of activism, treaty settlements and corporatisation.
Are our young people worse than ever before, or simply the latest generation to rebel against the one before?
The Big OE from a rite of passage or a worrying exodus, Hindsight looks at why so many Kiwis head to England.
Kiwi Inventors Hindsight looks back at great Kiwi inventions, and asks whether our number 8 wire ingenuity is the way of the future.
Petrol heads: From carless days to petrol-less cars, Hindsight considers the historic reliance on oil and beyond.
A look back at the use (and abuse) of what many consider our most valuable natural resource.
From pot to party pills, Hindsight considers the debate over drugs in New Zealand society.
As New Zealand once again debates the role of 1080 poison, take a look back at pest control over the years.
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, take a look back at other historic sporting events and their benefit to NZ.
Hindsight takes a look at the demise of the small town in New Zealand from years of urban drift.
Hindsight looks back at the changing role of women in New Zealand society, and asks how far we've really come.
While a minnow on the world stage, New Zealand is a big fish in the South Pacific - Hindsight examines our role in the Pacfic.
Host Damian Christie walks the thin blue line and takes a look at the history of policing in New Zealand in this season premiere of Hindsight.
Hindsight takes a look at New Zealand's rich farming history.
From Bastion Point to The Springboks Tour of 1981, Hindsight looks at what it takes to get New Zealanders out on the streets.
Hindsight examines NZ's army and our soldiers through the lens of history.
From the wannabe Parisian stylings of the 1960s, to the formation of name brands such as Karen Walker and Zambesi, Hindsight attempts to identify what Kiwi fashion is.
Hindsight looks back on NZ's views on homosexuality and historical moments in the civil rights movement.
A quarter acre for your family and suburban dreams. In an age of townhouses and sub-divisions, is this still an aspiration?
Hindsight looks at the place of rail in New Zealand in the 20th century, and how it fits into our 21st century infrastructure.
Violent criminal organisations? Or loosely structured havens for the poor and socially disenfranchised. Hindsight examines the history of gangs in New Zealand.
We like to tell ourselves that New Zealand is one of the best places on Earth to bring up kids - but is it? Sure, we invented Plunket, but how have we done since then?
As our emigration rates to Australia hit record highs, Hindsight examines the history and future implications of the great Kiwi diaspora.
The birds and the bees talk doesn't really cut it in an age of technology, Lady Gaga and postmodern families. Hindsight asks when we should have "The Talk" and how sex education impacts on society.
Hindsight looks at what it means to be "Kiwi Made" in our post-industrial age.
