Auckland rapper/actor/geography student Hans. shares his new music video
Auckland rapper Hans.’ new music video features the acting talent of Hans., Hans., Hans. and Hans.
I did a BA... and turned out fine
“There’s something about the work you’re creating that cannot be replicated in any other sector.”
Bachelor of Arts degrees, like all degrees, have an important part to…
We don't have a Ministry of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, but some politicians want to change that
Our government is made up of about 70 ministerial portfolios. We have a minister for women, for Pacific peoples, for children and for seniors. However, we…
Māori-Asian solidarity in Aotearoa can be game-changing
When we talk about race relations in this country, how often do we consider the relations between Asian tauiwi and tangata whenua? It’s time for all…
Protestors marched against a new dump they say will 'poison the Kaipara Harbour’
Hundreds of protestors marched down Queen Street in a hīkoi against the Dome Valley dump proposal.
Revel in gay, sparkly 90s love with Milly Tabak & The Miltones’ new single
Milly Tabak & The Miltones’ new track ‘Liven Up The Night’ opens with the line, “Is this street dark enough?” It’s a sensible question for those…
Watch out for NZ rap competition winner RAAJ
Meet RAAJ, an upcoming talent in our underground hip hop scene. The Red Bull Next winner joins Church and Smoke in the studio to cook up…
Pop duo Foley show us their hidden talent: ranking Birkenstocks
Auckland indie-pop duo Foley exercise their footwear critiquing skills, and review a handsome selection of Birkenstocks. Which Birk comes on top in Comfort, Utility and Fashion?
Many…
Explainer: here's what you need to know about new National leader Judith Collins
We’ve all seen the gun photo and heard the phrase “Crusher Collins”, but what does she stand for?
A gender-neutral option has finally been added to NZ voting papers
The gender-neutral title Mx. is an option on the electoral roll for the first time. Kiwis tell us what this means for them.
You can enrol to…
Cyberbullying is illegal in NZ yet nearly one third of teens experience it
Online bullying is so common that it can be embarrassing to actually talk about it. But so many people’s lives are shaped, and even ruined, by…
Seven people tell us how they're resetting 2020 this Matariki
Matariki, the Māori new year, begins on July 13th. How are we resetting?
Team Dynamite share their soothing new track ‘Dragon Fruit’
One of the first scenes of the ‘Dragon Fruit’ music video is Lucky Lance standing half-submerged at the bottom of a waterfall, fully clothed, in a…
Explainer: the euthanasia referendum
The referendum that could make it legal for some terminally ill patients to choose their deaths.
NZ music festivals have no excuse for lack of gender diversity
The usual defences of lack of supply or lack of demand for non-male acts don't cut it anymore.
Finding freedom in Sweet Lolita fashion
"On days when I don't feel confident in myself... I can put on this piece of artwork. To me Lolita is a form of building up…
Casting trans actors to play trans characters can change lives
We talk to the cast and crew of Rūrangi about how positive trans representation can save lives.
For queer youth in NZ, homelessness is a real fear
1 in 5 trans people in New Zealand have experienced homelessness. We look at why.
Endless stories of racism in NZ schools
A question posed on Instagram has sparked a conversation about racism in NZ schools.
Lockdown is over but agoraphobia means I'm still locked inside
Katie Meadows writes about the pain of seeing others go outside while she is still locked in.
A majority of NZers say they will vote to keep weed illegal
A new poll says majority of NZers would vote against legalising weed.
Benee's bandmates on the hunt for the next pop star
Tiare Kelly and Dylan Clark play guitar and bass for one of New Zealand’s biggest pop stars, Benee, at the same time as being third-year music…
The time I tried to tag the Endeavour, and other thoughts on racist monuments
Statues of colonisers, slave traders and racists are being pulled down as part of a global reckoning with racism. In light of that, for this month’s…
Release of the week: teen punks Sit Down In Front talk first world problems
Teen punks Sit Down In Front's music will be ringing out across New Zealand with the release of their album Confessions Of A Pie Thief. The…
What you need to know about giving prisoners back the vote
Parliament has passed a bill that gives prisoners back the vote. Here’s what you need to know.
Covid closed Ōtāhuhu's only art gallery, but there's a novel way to keep it going
Vunilagi Vou provided a dedicated space for contemporary Pacific art, and was the only art gallery in Ōtāhuhu. The financial pressures of Covid made maintaining this…
Racism and Islamophobia are a mental health issue
We’ve finally started to talk about mental health in New Zealand. But many discussions don’t include the experiences of people of colour. We need to talk…
Covid-19 Live Updates: two new cases
Check in here for the key, verified facts on how New Zealand is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
1:30pm Sunday 21 June
Today there are two new cases.…
Women of colour get candid about racism in NZ
“They could’ve stayed where they were feeling comfortable, but they decided to move to a whole new country just for their children.”
“And they never let us…
In pictures: my life as a refugee in New Zealand
For 30 years New Zealand’s annual refugee quota sat at 750 people. In 2018 that number rose to 1000 and next month it will increase further…
