Breakaway Esports
The owners of the New Zealand Breakers are investing in a new kind of sporting prowess: Esports. We go behind the scenes of Breakaway Esports, an…
Yobithan's story of survival
Yobithan fled 25 years of civil war in Sri Lanka, landing in New Zealand to start a better life, a life with less fear and uncertainty.…
Students’ passionate pleas to protect our planet
The children are the adults, we know what’s going to happen.People have to act quickly. Walking out of school for a day is more important than…
What can you do to help our Muslim community?
You may say nothing. Instead, you can listen.The targeted, terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques on Friday afternoon brought Aotearoa to a standstill. PM Jacinda Ardern…
The authenticity of a hāngi
Is a hāngi really a hāngi if it's not cooked underground? The Māori Kitchen is bringing Tāmaki Makaurau the real deal - kai that's been slow-cooked…
Speedcuber
We've all had a Rubik's cube that's been sitting jumbled in your junk drawer ever since the frustration overcame the fun of solving the little plastic…
The Auckland City Scoundrels
The Auckland Scoundrels love to bring a little fun to your festival, and anywhere else you might be in Tāmaki Makaurau. The infectious brass band collective…
We reject Islamophobia. We stand together.
There was a clear message from the people today: remember the precious lives unjustly taken from us, and reject Islamophobia, reject violence.
Twenty-four hours after learning of…
Aotearoa's climate warriors strike in unison
Students across the country ditched school and marched the streets, passionately calling for immediate action on climate change.
My bff, a.k.a. Dad, has cancer
The irony of being diagnosed with leukaemia on Daffodil Day wasn't lost on Kerry Bisley. Now he's a found a new cause, one which has spurred…
Paul Walsh paints power boxes
Thanks to Paul the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau are becoming brighter. He's one of the artists painting the utility boxes around our fair city, giving local…
Pussy Riot bring punk protest performance to NZ
Pussy Riot: A punk collective doing political art protest. Who is behind the colourful balaclavas sparking uproar in their mother Russia, and attention the world over…
MOMO
The computer, that good old 21st-century babysitter may not be so convenient any longer. A malicious avatar named Momo has been haunting kids and taunting parents…
Dealing with the plastics problem like a boss
Morocco used to be the 2nd largest consumers of plastic bags in the world. Come 2016 the bags were banned, with fabric and paper bags coming…
The King of the Jingle
He's the culprit of that catchy tune that's been stuck in your head for days, with lyrics that stay with you for years, decades even. Murray…
A Road Trip Through the Sahara with Hamid
Hamid knows the sands of the Sahara like the back of his hand. After 12 years of hooning through the dusty dunes and staring up at…
The many questions of the Waitangi Day Pub Crawl
Living on the other side of the world often results in glasses that are rose-tinted, and filled with more than a little rosé. Never is this…
Retro Video Game Collecting
Sam has a self-described 'chronic video game hoarding obsession'. He has hundreds of collectibles from Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation... the list goes on. You name it, Sam's…
Social movements in advertising
Ever noticed your favourite brand getting involved in a social movement for no apparent reason? It's becoming more and more common for companies around the world…
The manipulation of advertising
You might like to think you're immune to those colourful banners and billboards, but is advertising manipulating our brains on the sly? ??
The battle for the rodeo in New Zealand
Get a glimpse at rodeo culture and New Zealand's urban/rural divide has never been more apparent. From passionate cowboys to empathetic animal rights activists, is there…
Whakairo in Antarctica
Poutama and James embarked on a journey of a lifetime, taking whakairo and Te Ao Māori to the icy depths of Antarctica in the name of…
The art of reclamation
'Sticks and stones...' may be a nice sentiment but sometimes it's just not true. Now, from 'bitch' to 'queer' people are reclaiming these words, turning one…
The Dutch travellers embarking on an epic African adventure.
Ingrid and Branko may be retired, but they're as far away from matinee plays and afternoon biccies as you can get. They're taking their truck through…
Training to Lead
Meet some puppies changing lives across Aotearoa, the amazing people training them, and Sina - one of the many blind New Zealanders with a new lease…
Standing Fierce
If you're a fighting game fanatic then you'll probably already know about Dave and Standing Fierce. Since 2010 the team has been putting on fighting game…
Te reo classes are in massive demand
Te reo Māori is undergoing a learning boom. With thousands on waiting lists for kura across the country, how are we dealing with this amazing revitalisation?
What is Capital Gains Tax?
It might be a little too easy to put the Capital Gains Tax in the 'too hard basket'... we've got you - here's Capital Gains Tax:…
Kite Pooch
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Ace - the kite-surfing pooch soaring above the sea, and loving every second ??♀️?♀️
Remembering the School Journal
Have you ever wondered how Aotearoa got it's name? Take a trip down memory lane with the myths, legends, and creative quips of the New Zealand…
