New Zealand Herald's first long-form documentary 'Under The Bridge' out today

The New Zealand Herald today launches its first foray into long-form documentary making with Under The Bridge, an immersion into a world most Kiwis have not experienced.

The 30-minute film tells the story of a year in the life of Papakura High School, one of the country's most disadvantaged.

Through the eyes of three students and their principal, Under The Bridge tackles key social issues such as child poverty, housing and education.

The project began in February last year when a group of award-winning Herald journalists embarked on a feature story.

We wanted to look at the state of education through the eyes of Year 13 students preparing for final exams.

We found a school with a falling roll, low staff morale, under-maintained buildings and results among the worst in New Zealand.

But there was hope.

- Full story at NZ Herald