Asking people how much their outfit costs: Christchurch edition

“Pretty much everything I am wearing is second hand.”

Trial for Wellington musician accused of 8 sexual offences begins

The first of six complainants gave evidence today.

Why I want to return tukutuku panels to all wharenui up north

“The whole point is to inspire and invigorate people’s interest in this sort of practice.”

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

Firepit chats with Tom Scott and Troy Kingi

The music icons talk pottery, songwriting, and playing tunes in prison.

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.

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Would you rather: pause time or rewind time

“I’d die with both of those options”

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.

How to make boil up on a budget

Here’s a cheap recipe from Aunty Trish to help feed your flat or whānau.

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.

‘It’s like disappearing’: what it’s like to go to prison in NZ | True Justice

In the first episode of True Justice, we hear about what it’s like to be arrested.

What it’s actually like inside prison, and how you survive | True Justice

In Episode 2, hear the history of prisons in NZ, what day-to-day life is like on the inside.

‘I'm not delivering my baby in a court cell’: pregnant in prison | True Justice

Listen to the third episode of our new podcast series, True Justice.

‘I did the crime. I deserved the time. But when does that end?’ | True Justice

“It affects jobs, it affects travel, it affects insurance - it doesn’t go away.”

How do we build a world without police and prisons | True Justice

“It means giving support to people so that they can live their best lives.”

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.

Climate activist Txai Suruí on indigenous solutions to saving our planet

“It is not enough just to protect the forest, we have to give back to her what we took from her."

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.”

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