Why NZ needs more Māori and Pasifika blood donations

"To give someone the ultimate koha and keep his memory alive is the greatest tribute."

Our clothes are a walking protest

“It’s a really amazing way as an artist to have a travelling canvas that is cruising the streets.”

Auckland uni students say they’ll stop paying rent after 8% hike

“The rent strike is a last resort method to stand up to them.”

Changes to gender and sexuality education: What’s in the guidelines?

What changes does the coalition government have in mind?

Period poverty: NZ company to supply period underwear in Gaza

“We have a space here to offer manaakitanga.”

Your social media posts can put your job at risk. Here’s what not to do

An employment lawyer explains why companies care what you post online.

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.

The rangatahi helping revitalise waka hourua

"This mahi deepens my connection to our ancestors and atua Māori."

Renting? Here’s some advice for navigating the Govt’s rental reforms

Changes are coming to the rules around renting in NZ. So, what can tenants do in the months ahead?

Youth voices in local government are under threat

Whanganui Youth Council is on the chopping block and it's not the only one.

‘It’s like the Muslim Met Gala’: Tāmaki Makaurau celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

"The build up for the Eid ‘fit is extra exciting because it’s a day when we wear our best clothes."

3 queer Māori and Pasifika share what helped when they felt suicidal

“I’ve never told anyone this, but I think it’s important to say.”

Who are NZ’s biggest emitters?

NZ produces 77.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year.

‘We're meant to be here’: trans woman Paipera Hayes on being a lead actress

The 20-year-old speaks about her journey from foster care to the screen.

Vapes are prescription-only in Australia. Should NZ do the same?

Or will that just create more problems.

Putting rangatahi issues on the kapa haka stage

“Don’t be afraid to share what you think no matter what!”

Why do I keep f**king up the bro handshake?

Is there something wrong with me? 😖

Anger and outrage: students to rally against government climate approach

20 protests are planned across New Zealand for Friday April 5.

Why NZ's biggest rainbow sports tournament matters to me

“Allowing people to play as their authentic self without fear of judgement.”

Your 2024 Young New Zealander of the Year

Meet the nominees and winner of this year’s award

How kura kaupapa Māori work

A former kura teacher shares her thoughts.

Painful periods aren’t normal. This myth delayed my endometriosis diagnosis

“It’s just terrible how [the health sector] doesn’t really take women’s pain seriously.”

Minimum wage to go up, tax break for landlords kicks in

Here’s what New Zealanders can expect from April 1.

Our Chinese grandmother made us speak Te Reo

“It was common sense to raise her Māori children in the culture of the land.”

This film is the most realistic portrayal of sexual violence I’ve seen

Five things I took away from watching How To Have Sex

Instagram is limiting what political content you see

Here’s how you can turn the setting off

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.

‘I rate the pork bun a 10’: Food reviews at Polyfest 2024

“I’m eating a pāua bomb. Magnificent, 10 out of 10.”

Why I wear both moko kauae and malu

“I can have my legs done and still be Māori, I can have my face done and still be Samoan”

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