Behind the scenes of an aquarium
We delve behind the scenes of an aquarium in Auckland, and visit some jellyfish, eels and a sleepy turtle during feeding time.
#BloodNormal: When I got my period
3 out of 4 women feel there's stigma about having their period so we asked three amazing women to share their stories in an effort to…
The comic book artist bringing free books to students
Michel Mulipola is a comic book artist/pro wrestler/gamer who's living his childhood dream illustrating beloved Marvel characters. He's bringing his story to students around New Zealand,…
Carving a space for Chinese artists at Auckland's Mercury Plaza
Growing up in Auckland, Ross Liew didn’t think he was brought up Chinese. “But turns out,” he says, “it just didn’t look Chinese or sound Chinese.…
The ex-gang leader running for mayor
Jay Hepi is an ex-gang leader running for mayor of the Far North. He talks about his criminal past, the harmful pressure to be 'hard' and…
The Raglan Cat Killer
A few years ago in the town of Raglan, cats started going missing and were later found half-frozen and dead in rubbish bags. A perpetrator was…
'Batman is just cool': The ultimate batcave
Robin has about 500 Batmobiles in his Batman collection - and that's without getting started on the figurines and other memorabilia in his Batcave. And why…
Sex toy review: Toys for your butt
Sarita Das reviews a variety of toys for your ?.
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Girls in motorsport
"I never thought that a group of women hanging out and getting involved in the car scene would upset anyone, but it did." After Sarah was…
Rare sighting of huge Pygmy Blue Whales
This winter is the second winter in a row that Pygmy Blue Whales have been spotted in Tīkapa Moana o Hauraki (Auckland's Hauraki Gulf). We head…
The trans-exclusionary movement gaining power in NZ
The trans-exclusionary movement has been quietly growing in New Zealand, and this highly-organised campaign has led to deep hurt in the trans community.
In February, a new…
How is a vinyl record made?
There is just one vinyl record pressing plant left in New Zealand, and they show us the 30 second process it takes to produce a vinyl…
Dining in the Deep
"After hours" events have begun popping up at museums and galleries, where people get to explore these public spaces when they would normally be closed. Not…
School of Beatbox
When she was in high school, Hope saw Ladi6 beatboxing and that was it for her; "that signed and sealed it." Hope knew she was going…
Sex toy review: toys for tools
Sarita Das reviews an array of sex toys for your ?. If you're curious about which toy tops them all, or just want to know how…
Ihumātao in photos
Hundreds of people have gathered to protest against a new housing development planned for the land at Ihumātao (Te ihu o Mataaho). The Ihumātao occupation is…
The Asian beauty wave: monolids, puppy eyes and self-realisation
“We have a different bone structure around our eyes,” says Katherine, “and they have more… what do I say, 3D features?”
There’s lots of giggling as we…
The return of glass milk bottles?
In the mid-1990s, glass milk bottles were replaced with plastic. This milk delivery service is on a mission to bring glass back. Starting with Raglan, perhaps…
Ihumātao Protests
Young Māori and non-Māori opposing a new housing development at Ihumātao (Te ihu o Mataaho) tell us how the struggle is grounded in New Zealand’s past.
Driving - in real life and sim - with MonkeyMatt
Matt 'MonkeyMatt' Smith is so into auto racing that he does it in real life as well as via simulation. As a sim racer, he competes…
Farming for the next generation: Sustainable berry farming in Northland
This hydroponic berry farm west of Whangārei is leading the way for sustainable farming practices in New Zealand. And not only are these practices better for…
Evan Woodruffe - artist and collector
Artist and collector Evan Woodruffe thinks of art as an "anti-weapon". "There are weapons in this world," he says, "but art is the antithesis of that.…
Let's Talk About Crimes
What crimes should be taken more seriously? What crimes should be taken less seriously? We take to the streets to see what you think.
Ihumātao
“The true beauty of this place lies within the intangible values. They reach back beyond the narratives that historians and archaeologists and heritage practitioners and law…
Are You Scam Savvy?
Some online scams are obvious, like that email from a “prince” promising you millions in exchange for your bank details, while others fly under the radar…
How a town saved its harbour
The Whaīngaroa Harbour in Raglan used to be disgusting. In 1995, a group of locals gathered in the Town Hall and decided to change that, and…
Should Kiwis feel guilty for wanting to fly?
Do you want to explore the world but worry what it will do to your carbon footprint? Same.
I recently booked flights to travel to South Korea…
NZ's first bilingual Kiwi-Filipino play
Filipinos are like an invisible minority within Aotearoa. They're a minority within a minority, says James Roque, the director of the first bilingual Kiwi-Filipino play, PINAY.…
Schools face off in esports competition
Some represent their school in netball or water polo - and some represent their school in League of Legends. These high school students compete at the…
Meet the Dolly Doctor
If your beloved doll is in need of some sprucing - say it's missing a limb or needs a hair upgrade - you can visit Christine…
