Queer men in NZ are worried about our response to monkeypox
“If it affected heterosexuals, would vaccines be easier to obtain?”
Queen Elizabeth has died at age 96: We take a look back
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after reigning for 70 years.
Police issue MDMA warning after 20-year-old dies in Christchurch
Urgent call for people to test their drugs after serious incidents
Police now have more powers to seize criminal assets
New legislation aims to target gangs and make it harder for members to profit from criminal activity
'War on drugs has failed': Calls for a new way to tackle meth harm in NZ
Several recommendations have been made in a new report to tackle the drug's harm in NZ.
I’m a stay-at-home dad. It doesn’t affect my masculinity
"My gender didn’t suddenly retreat to some masculine polarity the moment I met my daughter."
Exploring the horny and heartfelt world of VRChat
"The encounters I had could be split into categories - the heartfelt, the harassing and the horny."
There's a friendship recession and it's hurting NZ men
“I think I was in denial about it for a long time."
Bracing for fentanyl: NZ experts push for safe drug-using space
“An overdose prevention centre would offer a more compassionate, health-based approach."
Unpacking SPF, broad-spectrum and reef safety: Here’s the Re: guide to sunscreen
Re: has put together a checklist of things to look out for when you fork out for your next bottle.
How Sāmoa’s spirit women, Teine Sā, became demonised
Once seen as protectors, Sāmoa’s spirit women, Teine Sā, were considered powerful female deities.
Here’s how your $10 t-shirt is made: fast fashion explained
40% of clothes imported into New Zealand were estimated to be made using forced and child labour.
Students vs Taranaki oil exploration: High Court dismisses case
Student climate activists argued new oil exploration permits breached New Zealand law.
Here's our award-winning stories
We're tooting our own horns.
Startling link between state care and prison in NZ
State care and ending up in prison is directly linked, according to new data.
Lip fillers are becoming more common in NZ. What’s the impact?
The rise in popularity also reflects a more chilled out attitude towards cosmetic procedures.
NZ Government sanctions sick jobseekers for failing to prepare for work
The Labour Government has cut the benefits of around 4000 sick, injured of disabled jobseekers.
Welcome to Fashion Week
Here's what you need to know about our fashion and beauty coverage for this week.
‘It's hard without your family’: Teens tell us about living on Auckland's streets
Young and The Reckless is a new documentary about teens who lived on Auckland’s streets.
3 gender diverse people share their favourite clothing items
"As soon as I put it on, I realised I am trans."
Using social media during a manic episode: two NZers share their experience
Research shows people with bipolar disorder are prone to risk-taking behaviour they later regret.
'Zombie fungus' image wins prestigious nature competition
The photos “capture the wonder of the natural world and the growing need to protect it".
NZ firefighters walk off for an hour for better pay and working conditions
At least 2000 professional firefighters across Aotearoa will be walking off the job today.
Anal sex is on the rise but education isn’t catching up
“When I get regular STI checks, I never get asked about anal sex then either - only vagina or oral."
A local park's culturally offensive name has been changed
Local iwi say the initial name is culturally offensive to mana whenua.
91% of night-time e-scooter crashes related to alcohol
ACC has so far paid out more than $5.2 million in claims relating to e-scooter injuries for 2022.
How to approach WINZ if you need financial support
Beneficiary advocates share their tips
Opinion: Politics aside, why can’t we pronounce Gaurav Sharma correctly?
For the record, his name is pronounced “Shuhrr-ma”, not “Shaa-ma”.
I’m celibate: Let me tell you why
“It’s not about not getting sex. It’s about not wanting sex, like at all right now.”
You can catch Covid-19 twice in one month: Reinfection explained
“As long as we have more than one variant circulating, there will be a risk of reinfection.”
