Emergency responders can’t keep up with Dunedin’s drinking problem

“Nobody is asking students to stop partying.”

Gen Z is drinking less than previous generations but still binge drinking

The trend is being found among rangatahi across many countries like Australia, the UK, and Canada.

Why people get name suppression in NZ

Is it just something rich celebrities are able to get? Not really.

'No longer tenable': NZ suspends human rights dialogue with Iran

"Recent events continue to show Iran's position on human rights is deteriorating, not improving."

Christchurch students speak out over sexual assaults, rape in survey

The two surveys follow a similar report done at Christchurch Girls' High 15 months ago.

New Zealand's suicide rates are the lowest they've been in 13 years

Māori, men and young people are still overrepresented in suicide rates

98% of trans teens don't regret gender-affirming treatments: study

Advocates have witnessed the positive impact access to these treatments can have.

  • 25 Oct 22

A question of consent: The final arguments in Wellington sex offences case

Final arguments have been made by the prosecution and defence today.

I found out I had breast cancer at 25

Nearly 400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 each year in New Zealand.

Why the Wellington man on trial for sexual offences has name suppression

Do people get name suppression just for being high-profile in New Zealand?

Sole searching: New report reveals unethical footwear brands

Only 40% of companies knew where all their direct suppliers were.

I bought a house with my friend, here is my advice

Co-owning a house with friends isn’t new - but it's rarely tapped into. 

I painted a church pink in Greymouth: 'A house of queer worship'

"Why not turn everything you can into a sculpture? Go forth and be silly."

Hi employers. Young NZers with vision loss deserve jobs too

"I think employers need to have an open mind."

Thou art ‘boring as shit’: Is Shakespeare relevant to NZ in 2022?

"His work is important but that level of revisiting is overkill.”

Trial for Wellington musician accused of 8 sexual offences begins

The first of six complainants gave evidence today.

Stop crushing your cans, you're sending them to landfill

It's time to squash our can-crushing habit.

I'm Year 13 and disabled. My future depends on how accessible NZ unis are

"Not enough is being done in New Zealand to meet the needs of its disabled communities."

Petting a dog could be good for your brain

A new study has found petting dogs can boost the part of our brains that helps regulate our emotions

Listen In music festival attendees demand refund and apology

“It was really busy and chaotic. There were way too many people.”

The 16-year-old in charge of making 22,000 poi for the Rugby World Cup

Georgia started Pōtiki Poi from her lounge in Dunedin in 2019 when she was just 12.

FBoy Island reinforces rape culture, experts say

Sexual assault prevention advocates say problems with the show run much deeper.

It's not too late to vote in local elections: here's what you need to know

Here’s everything you need to know about voting in this year’s local elections.

'It's cunt, it's extra, it's unique': 3 gender diverse people talk clothes

When navigating your gender identity, clothing can play a crucial role in expressing your true self.

  • 04 Oct 22

Austria returns stolen remains of Māori and Moriori ancestors after 133 years

“It's quite [an] emotional and significant experience.”

The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed our personalities, new study finds

Traits that took a small dip included extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

More young NZers victims of sextortion: What to do if it happens to you

NZ Police are warning of increasing sextortion incidents where NZers are targeted.

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