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.

Iran protests: ‘This is bravery and power personified’

In Farsi we call them shir zan. Lion women.

Half of NZers say no to Aotearoa becoming a republic – poll

Just over a quarter supported Aotearoa becoming a republic.

Daylight saving is causing depression and car accidents

Experts say it’s fucking with our body clocks and “causing havoc” for teenagers.

12,000 NZers call on Govt to reform consent law

The petition presenters asked for work on this reform to begin before next year’s election.

1 in 10 NZ property managers ignoring privacy guidelines

A new study found one in 10 agents encouraged mystery shoppers to volunteer extra information.

Fijian-born artist Lepani sings of self-love and imposter syndrome

“I convinced myself I’m not attractive, I’m not talented, and I’m not worth anyone's time.”

‘They don’t seem to give a fuck’: Student climate strike takes aim at Govt

"There is so much we could do, but no one wants to do anything."

Low voter turnout could see more extreme candidates in local government

Voter turnout was 57% in 1989 but has stayed below 50% since 2004 and was only 42% in 2019.

Why is bi still hard for people to buy?

For those of us who identify as ‘B’, it’s painfully obvious that our letter may as well be silent. 

  • 23 Sep 22

The Queen’s Jewels: India and South Africa want their diamonds back

One of the diamonds is known to be the most expensive in the world.

Now is the time to give a shit about women’s rugby

"I know that it's always a really different experience when you play in front of a big crowd."

One quarter of New Zealanders need you to keep wearing a mask: opinion

Almost three years into the ongoing pandemic, New Zealanders know how to take care of each other.

54% of young people want to be influencers - but is that a bad thing?

“I just wanted to do something where I get paid for doing me.”

Face value: The petition to remove the Monarchy from our money

"We've got a couple of years now to figure out what symbols represent us as a country.”

Uh oh: Repeated infections may make you 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's

A new study has found concerning links between viral infections and the disease.

‘Learning Te Reo helped me form a deeper connection to my Sri Lankan heritage’

We talked to four tauiwi (non-Māori) about their journey with te reo Māori.

Why I’m respecting but not mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s death: opinion

For Te Matahiapo, the Queen was the ultimate symbol of British imperialism and colonisation.

People with chronic pain feel forced to hide their suffering

Chronic pain sufferers fear being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, and mentally unstable.

People are vandalising Asian mayoral candidates' election signs

One candidate has had more than 30 signs of theirs vandalised.

Marama Davidson calls out royal family during Queen’s tribute at Parliament

Other politicians chose to admire the Queen in their speeches.

Only 25% of Māori spoke te reo in 1960. Now Māori fluency is growing

Almost 8% of New Zealanders can speak te reo at least fairly well, which is up from 6.1% in 2018.

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