Politics

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.

How I fought to get Māori wards on local councils

“When a Māōri ward was finally voted in for our council, tears flowed down my face. I was just so happy.”

Moko Tepania played a vital role…

Reflecting on Captain Cook's many mistakes

"We'd go places, we'd see something we like and name it after ourselves!"

Three rangatahi sit down to talk about the Treaty of Waitangi

A Māori cultural advisor, an archaeology student and a Māori health professional sit down for a picnic and ask each other questions about Te Tiriti o…

Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Let Me Explain

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is one of the most misunderstood documents in Aotearoa. We explain why it's still a controversial document to this day.

It's 180 years…

New Zealanders tell us how they honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Six Kiwis share the various ways we can honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Should Aotearoa cut ties with the Queen?

Is it time to cut ties with the Queen? We take a deep dive into all sides of this issue.