Baz Macdonald
A young homeless person answers your questions
“Every day is different.”
Is Wellington’s nightlife dying?
Some say the vibes are off in Wellington’s most popular nightlife spot.
Who are NZ’s biggest emitters?
NZ produces 77.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year.
Your 2024 Young New Zealander of the Year
Meet the nominees and winner of this year’s award
Alien Weaponry: The world is embracing Māori, why can’t Aotearoa?
We sat down with the band after they opened for Guns N’ Roses in Wellington.
A NZ Wikipedia writer answers your questions
Who writes NZ’s Wikipedia entries? And what do they get out of it?
More people using cocaine than meth: NZ drug use report
Five key takeaways from the NZ drug use report.
Following the biggest hīkoi to Waitangi in a generation
“We’re not going anywhere.”
How nude pixies became part of Dunedin's Christmas tradition
Take a look inside Pixie Town.
How your corn chips are made
New Zealanders spend over $1 billion a year on snack foods, but do you know how they are made?
Is greed impacting the cost of your groceries?
Some reports say the high cost of living is being driven by firms charging more than they need to.
Three Waters is dead. But our water system is still fucked
How much do you know about New Zealand’s water infrastructure or the massive issues with it?
Youth crime isn’t more common, it’s just more visible
The past 15 years have actually seen a dramatic decline in youth crime, according MOJ stats.
Are we acting like we’re in a climate emergency?
The short answer is no.
You can blame your bad behaviour on childhood friends, science says
They can even help determine what your beliefs and morals are.
'Fucking extortionate': How the cost of living is swaying people's votes
We talked with young people about the cost of living crisis and how it will impact their vote.
Who's to blame for the cost of living crisis?
The cost of living has skyrocketed since the pandemic began.
‘I’m cold, Mama’: the NZers struggling to stay warm this winter
Last winter 110,000 households couldn’t afford to keep their homes adequately warm, says MBIE.
NZ is in a recession. What does that mean?
And what can we do to get out of it?
I tried to survive two days in the bush with no gear
Scientists say we are overdue for a major earthquake across the Alpine Fault.
Does Invercargill deserve the title of ‘NZ’s Shittest Town’?
“It kind of sucks here, but at least we’re not Gore.”
'Stories you don't see anywhere else': Here's our award-winning stories
Re: News won best specialist publication at this year's NZ media awards.
Growing up Muslim in Southland
Faris shares what it's like being part of the world's southern-most Muslim community.
Opinion: New Zealand has a new king, but should we?
"Under the current system - absolutely cut ties."
Over 90% of Māori and Pasifika experience workplace racism
“Taika Waititi was right, there is a lot of racism in Aotearoa.”
‘This name feels meant to be’: trans people on their new name
“But I was giving myself a whole new identity, I thought ‘why not my name too?’"
‘The final warning’: the new climate report’s big takeaways
Cyclone Gabrielle is just the beginning.
'It's about being unapologetic': Red, White & Brass star on Tongan pride
We chat with JP Foliaki, the star of the upcoming film.
How this East Coast kapa survived Cyclone Gabrielle to get to Te Matatini
“We are alive and in time we will rise again.”
Touring a destroyed Gisborne home
The surrounding area is completely submerged under mud and silt.