What a decade of ballroom means for LGBTTQIA+ Māori
Ballroom culture has just celebrated 10 years in Aotearoa.
Connecting to the Pacific through tā moko
“We have the responsibilities to our tūpuna (ancestors) to uphold."
Māori stories on endometriosis
“It becomes a part of your brand as a person. ‘Oh Jade has endo’.”
Empowering wāhine through connecting to the ocean
“It’s made everything even more deep and meaningful. You’re carrying an ocean inside you.”
How to be a responsible slut | Queer Academy
Watch the first episode of Queer Academy now.
‘I have 2 different lives’: finding my chosen whānau | Queer Academy
Watch the second episode of Queer Academy now.
How clothes help queer people find themselves | Queer Academy
Watch the third episode of Queer Academy now.
Why trans healthcare is fucked and needs fixing | Queer Academy
Watch the fourth episode of Queer Academy now.
‘I’m a slut for love’: why non-monogamy works for me | Queer Academy
Watch the fifth episode of Queer Academy now.
The traditions connecting rangatahi to the Māori Land Wars
“When they step into that realm, they feel a shift, a movement in the wairua.”
Is tattoo the new wellness trend?
“I have a guy who comes to me every six weeks and it’s like his therapy.”
The wharenui connecting Hawai’i to Aotearoa
“The people back home, who built this whare, you can still feel to this day.”
Queer Academy | Trailer
Our new series hosted by James Mustapic out November 14 🎬🌈
How social media is changing tattoo
The rise of social media has had a huge impact on the art of tattoo – both positive and negative.
A day on the campaign trail with National’s Tama Potaka
Ohinga spent a day campaigning - and bowling - with National's Tama Potaka.
A day on the campaign trail with Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Ohinga spent a day on the trail with Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
A day on the campaign trail with the Green’s Tamatha Paul
Ohinga spent a day on the trail with Green Party Wellington Central candidate Tamatha Paul.
A day on the campaign trail with Arena Williams
Arena Williams won her first electorate seat in in 2014 at the age of 24.
People tell us what they are struggling to afford
From June 2022 to June 2023, grocery food prices alone increased 12.8%.
Voters tell us why they’re voting - and why they’re not
At the last election over 77,000 people between the ages of 18-24 didn’t vote.
Is the ‘truancy crisis’ really a crisis? We ask students
Only 60% of students went to school regularly in Term 1 of this year.
TVNZ Young Voters' Debate
Watch the full replay of the debate on the issues affecting young people this election.
Why the Richmond Rovers mean so much to the Pasifika community
“History, culture, family. Loyalty.”
Should gender be part of sex education?
Currently there are guidelines for teaching relationship and sexuality education (RSE).
Do voters feel like youth crime is getting worse?
We asked them if the issue will affect how they vote in the upcoming election.
The convoy returns to Parliament
Several groups involved in the convoy occupation of Parliament returned today.
Why working hard doesn’t always make you rich
“I will be a Māori Millionaire.”
People tell us the last time they went to the dentist
“If it was free, fucking oath, I’m there.”
The Grey Lynn home where Niuean culture thrives | STILL HERE S2 | Episode 1
Watch the first episode from the new season of STILL HERE now.
Saving Samoa House on Karangahape Rd | STILL HERE S2 | Episode 2
“It’s important that we move quickly to restore the mana of this fale.”
