‘Nationwide action day’: Why today and what is it all about?

“This is not a protest. It’s an activation.”

‘A hangover of a colonial past’: Why we have narrow views on relationships

The word ‘monogamy’ originates from Greek and European thought.

Five people tell us their STI stories

'Chlamydia is how I found out she cheated on me’

He taiāniwhaniwha te haramai nei: A tsunami of regression is imminent

Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes writes on what the new government's policies mean for Māori.

What to tell the dudebros who say there’s no gender pay gap

If you’re a woman then from today, you are effectively working for free for the rest of the year.

What the coalition deal means for students

Will students be better or worse off? It depends who you ask.

The world’s focused on Gaza but violence is rising in the West Bank

There’s been a surge of violence in another Palestinian territory the occupied West Bank.

What the coalition agreement means for rainbow communities

Rainbow communities could be worse off under the new government, according to an LGBTTQIA+ advocate.

My Gaydar is broken, I can’t tell who’s gay anymore

Queer style used to be a subculture. I don’t think it is anymore.

Is there going to be a Treaty referendum? The Treaty Principles Bill explained

The door has not been completely closed on ACT’s proposed Treaty referendum.

What the coalition deal means for renters

A Renters United spokesperson says the policies empower landlords and disenfranchise renters.

Why women don’t whaikōrero

Is colonisation the reason why wāhine don’t whaikōrero?

4 reasons queer people are better at sexual health than straight people

“Queer people are good at sexual health because for a lot of us, we were forced to in the ’80s.”

Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire.

When your South Asian identity and queer identity don't feel compatible

"It’s still painful for me to revisit, because it was something that was supposed to be precious.”

New poll shows 60% of NZers agree government should call for ceasefire

Only 12% disagreed that there should be a ceasefire. The remainder were either neutral or unsure.

We made a series about the good parts of being queer

For the past 12 months we’ve been working. Working hard so we can please you ???

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Your summer tan is hurting the healthy germs on your skin

Our skin is host to a variety of fungi, bacteria, and viruses that make up our microbiota.

How Māori tangihanga work

Should you take flowers? Do you wear black? And how many days does a tangi go for?

To live as other children live

Caitlin McGee reflects on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict in the latest issue of The Review.

Student nurses report living in cars, sheds to make ends meet

"The reality is the financial burden is real.”

New study finds tampon brand with hormone disrupting chemical

The findings were among four studies that formed part of a pilot carried out by Otago University.

Young people vote the least. But that is changing

This year youth enrollment jumped up to 83%, up from 75% in 2017.

NZ’s ‘discriminatory’ blood donation rules are getting in the way of saving lives

Feeling too broke to donate to a charity? Donate your blood instead.

Why this professional wrestler decided to become a playwright

“It’s a tribute to rural Māori kids who grew up on professional wrestling in the 90s.”

National wants to ban gang patches in public

What happened when Whanganui did it?

Why I had an abortion: Young NZers share their stories

Despite abortion being decriminalised, it remains a divisive topic in New Zealand.

It’s 2023, why are women still carrying the burden of contraception?

“I thought maybe I'm being stupid for asking him to pay.”

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