People
A young homeless person answers your questions
“Every day is different.”
‘It’s like the Muslim Met Gala’: Tāmaki Makaurau celebrates Eid Al-Fitr
"The build up for the Eid ‘fit is extra exciting because it’s a day when we wear our best clothes."
Your 2024 Young New Zealander of the Year
Meet the nominees and winner of this year’s award
March 15 survivors could lose financial help
“People are already forgetting what happened.”
Why there's no such thing as being 'a quarter Māori'
"You are Māori if you have an ancestor who is Māori."
Meet the knights of rural NZ: The Levin Medieval Fair
Check out the culture and community of NZ’s niche but thriving medieval recreation subculture.
NZ motorsports driver Liam Lawson answers your questions
You guys asked a lot of Lightning McQueen questions…
Love language: 3 couples on how they show their love
"She has taken care of me more than anyone else outside of my family."
Preparing for Lunar New Year: In Photos
Lunar New Year in China was one of Crystal Chen most vivid memories as a child.
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.”
What it's like moving back in with your parents after university
A loss of independence for some, a respite for others.
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.
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.
What it’s like running an off-grid bakery on Great Barrier Island
"Everybody knows your business."
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire.
Queer Academy | Trailer
Our new series hosted by James Mustapic out November 14 ??
Teenage poi entrepreneur on how she invests in her mental health
Georgia Latu is CEO of Pōtiki Poi, the company that made 32,000 poi for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
How to make sense of what’s going on in Gaza
The violence over the past two weeks is the result of decades of tension over the disputed region.
Why ballroom is important to queer people of colour in Wellington
“We’ve found a way to tell the world all the different ways life can look like for a queer POC."
Two in five NZers say they have been bullied at work
Young people and people of colour often on the receiving end of workplace bullying and harassment
Is the ‘truancy crisis’ really a crisis? We ask students
Only 60% of students went to school regularly in Term 1 of this year.
How a film about getting hit in the balls is tackling toxic masculinity
“I think boys and men both just struggle with being open in general."
Step into the lives of New Zealand’s male sex workers
The internet has created a new autonomy and access to clients for sex workers.
Behind the closed doors of NZ’s male sex workers | Red Light Boys Episode 1
“There’s nothing quite like having someone pay you money to spend time with them.”
Bondage and getting lunch: The diversity of sex work | Red Light Boys
Watch the second episode of Red Light Boys here.
Why women need sex workers too | Red Light Boys
What are women looking for when they seek the services of a male sex worker?
‘Everyone needs intimacy’: The philosophy of sex work | Red Light Boys
Sex workers strip back the stereotypes surrounding their chosen lifestyle.
Turning sex work into a career | Red Light Boys
“No money is worth your health. Particularly in this job. Your body is your business.”
A Tongan father and son talk about bisexuality and being a good dad
"For me, the biggest thing is just to have you as a dad, there all the time."