People

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.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire.

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

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.

‘I’m inspired by younger me’: Advocates turn state care pain into purpose

“I didn't have the language or understanding to describe my care experience,"

Auckland Grammar won’t let students buy single tickets to school ball

“It is essential to recognise that not all students have partners,” a student says.

'They think you're committing fraud': Trans refugees in NZ need usable ID

“If you speak with an accent, everywhere you go, the first thing they ask [is] ‘are you a resident?’

Cheap rent, compromise and stigma: What it's like living with your parents in your 30s

Is it time we get over the stigma of living with your parents as an adult?

Off The Grid Week: What happens when you ditch the rat race

It sounds freeing. But what would it actually take?

Dogs love us so much they cry happy tears when they see us

"Dogs have become a partner of humans, and we can form bonds."

'Stories you don't see anywhere else': Here's our award-winning stories

Re: News won best specialist publication at this year's NZ media awards.

Meet the NZ Jews against the occupation of Palestine

“I was brought up on a story about my country that wasn’t true.”

‘This name feels meant to be’: trans people on their new name

“But I was giving myself a whole new identity, I thought ‘why not my name too?’"

Why the Census is really important for the Rainbow community

“We don’t currently have accurate information about Rainbow populations."

‘Data is taonga’: 2023 Census critical for Māori

“Data is really powerful ... it's quite precious. It's taonga."

Decolonising romance: Prioritising cultural needs in my relationship

"Hopefully one day soon 'actively decolonising' is a sexy part of everyone’s Tinder bio."

Advocates call for Census to be delayed following Cyclone Gabrielle

"The decision to go forward with the 2023 Census is to fail Māori once again."

Australia honours Indigenous people instead of King Charles on $5 notes

It says it will consult with First Australians about the banknotes’ design.

How to help those affected by Auckland's floods

The number one thing charities need is cash.

Why summer drownings are the worst in 40 years

Since December, more than 30 people have drowned in our waters.

'Modern day slavery': How Aotearoa treats seasonal workers

The current treatment of seasonal workers breaches eight different human rights.

I'm straight but I give guys blow jobs as a side hustle

What it's like being a male sex worker

It's a fucked up world. That won't stop Gen Z from trying to make it better

In the face of so many challenges, what keeps young people fighting?

Nine people tell us about the first time they felt like a man

Looking back I feel like that was a defining moment of me thinking, ”Oh, I am a man now.”

11-year-old student says educational tool reinforcing harmful stereotypes

“It’s a privilege having control over a corporation or school – use that to make an impact.”

Supreme Court rules NZ voting age is a human rights breach

Make it 16's co-director Caeden Tipler says it's an historic judgement.