$1.9 billion was invested into mental health. Has it made a difference?
Here’s what a new report says.
Should men pay for dates with women?
34% of our audience says yes, 66% says no.
Love and loss? How relationships can impact people’s benefits
Advocates are calling for an overhaul of relationship rules within the welfare system.
Why Taylor Swift deserves an academic conference about her
Meet the two NZ researchers who helped start the Swiftposium taking place in Melbourne.
Preparing for Lunar New Year: In Photos
Lunar New Year in China was one of Crystal Chen most vivid memories as a child.
It’s politically tense in NZ. But Māori are here, present and proud
Why Waitangi Day fills me with morbid optimism.
What actually happens at Waitangi on Waitangi Day
Waitangi day vibes explained.
Why I’m visiting the iwi who protected the remains of my Chinese ancestor
“Having this connection that transcends time and cultures as well is unique.”
Under 30s want more Covid boosters but can’t get them
We're in a fifth wave of Covid, but many young people had their booster years ago.
Is it appropriate for non-Māori to have a moko?
Ringa moko (Māori tattoo artist) Cody Hollis explains.
NZ bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics
Studies have shown PFAS may be present in over half of all cosmetics.
I almost died on a walk! Here’s where I went wrong
Please, for the love of God, learn from my mistake.
What it's like moving back in with your parents after university
A loss of independence for some, a respite for others.
Explainer: Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Red Sea ships?
And what it has to do with Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Period products in schools are only guaranteed till June. What happens after that?
"To remove a programme like this … would be destructive.”
‘Sunlight is a luxury’: What it's like living with sun allergies
“Not getting enough sun makes me feel like I’m not human.”
What it's like being a queer Chinese international student in NZ
"My imagination of NZ was just a fantasy."
Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar
The annual celebrations at Rātana are considered the unofficial start to the political year.
I spent 18 months surfing porn sites for research, here’s what I learnt
“I found everything from the truly horrific, through to gorgeous, sexy, and fabulous.”
Analysis: Why the Govt should pay attention to this weekend’s national hui
Nothing will be left unsaid.
Petition launches to get students paid for their work on placement
The change would affect students studying health, education and social work.
Leaked ministry document warns Bill could break spirit and text of Treaty
“This is not supported by either the spirit of the Treaty or the text of the Treaty.”
What it’s like being a female corrections officer in a high-security male prison
"Corrections has people applying for prison roles spend a day in a prison before they take the job."
‘Assimilation meant acceptance’: growing up queer and African in NZ
Artist Tommie Love shares his story in his debut book Carry Me Home.
Not making it 16: government rules out advice to lower voting age
A new report recommends a bunch of changes to our electoral system with some rejected and accepted.
Stopped reading, but feel bad about it? Here's some books to get you back
Book experts share their recommendations for new and newly returning readers.
No one had ever spoken to me about miscarriage. I’m talking about mine
"The loss of a pregnancy is the loss of a dream," writes Ataria Sharman.
Health students don’t get paid on placement and it sucks
Students on clinical placements are paying bills from an empty bank account.
Explainer: South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
An urgent hearing is set to begin at the International Court of Justice. Here’s what it is about.
New year, new tenancy? What landlords can and can’t make you do
Here are a few things to be aware of when navigating a rental agreement.
