Politics
Vapes are prescription-only in Australia. Should NZ do the same?
Or will that just create more problems.
Following the biggest hīkoi to Waitangi in a generation
“We’re not going anywhere.”
How Waitangi Day became a day of protest
‘What the hell have we got to celebrate?’
Is greed impacting the cost of your groceries?
Some reports say the high cost of living is being driven by firms charging more than they need to.
'At 21 years old... this was not the plan': NZ's youngest MP
We followed New Zealand’s youngest MP in 170 years as she delivered her maiden speech in Parliament.
Three Waters is dead. But our water system is still fucked
How much do you know about New Zealand’s water infrastructure or the massive issues with it?
A day on the campaign trail with National’s Tama Potaka
Ohinga spent a day campaigning - and bowling - with National's Tama Potaka.
A day on the campaign trail with Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Ohinga spent a day on the trail with Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
A day on the campaign trail with the Green’s Tamatha Paul
Ohinga spent a day on the trail with Green Party Wellington Central candidate Tamatha Paul.
A day on the campaign trail with Arena Williams
Arena Williams won her first electorate seat in in 2014 at the age of 24.
People tell us what they are struggling to afford
From June 2022 to June 2023, grocery food prices alone increased 12.8%.
Voters tell us why they’re voting - and why they’re not
At the last election over 77,000 people between the ages of 18-24 didn’t vote.
Is the ‘truancy crisis’ really a crisis? We ask students
Only 60% of students went to school regularly in Term 1 of this year.
TVNZ Young Voters' Debate
Watch the full replay of the debate on the issues affecting young people this election.
Should gender be part of sex education?
Currently there are guidelines for teaching relationship and sexuality education (RSE).
Do voters feel like youth crime is getting worse?
We asked them if the issue will affect how they vote in the upcoming election.
The convoy returns to Parliament
Several groups involved in the convoy occupation of Parliament returned today.
I lost my home in the cyclone, now I panic when it rains
“When it rains heavily I’m always alert."
Trans hate: Young voters on whether enough is being done
Rangatahi tell us if being done to keep trans and non-binary people safe in Aotearoa.
'Fucking extortionate': How the cost of living is swaying people's votes
We talked with young people about the cost of living crisis and how it will impact their vote.
Far North Mayor on why Māori must vote
“I may be the first but bring on the many young ones that will now follow.”
We asked people whether we should remove GST on food
“Yes please… because I’m hungry.”
Are you on the Māori roll? Rangatahi share their experience
Māori can get 14 seats if all Maori choose Māori.
Opinion: New Zealand has a new king, but should we?
"Under the current system - absolutely cut ties."
PM Chris Hipkins answers your questions
“Oh, crikey, that's quite a question.”
Teachers tell us why they are striking
“My salary is about $50,000 and I’ve been a teacher for six years now. It’s not enough.”
In My Opinion: NZ should wipe all cannabis possession charges
“In the last year alone, 44% of cannabis convictions were applied to Māori."
You probably didn’t vote in the local elections but it's not your fault
Experts say the system is broken, creating barriers between young people and local government.
Would getting rid of money solve the world's problems
The Money Free Party thinks so, but an economist is not sure.
How we racked up $16 billion in student debt in NZ
Student debt is more than $16 billion in New Zealand. But 30 years ago, university was free.