Anna Harcourt
NZ bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics
Studies have shown PFAS may be present in over half of all cosmetics.
Being a drop-out can be good: why you might not need to go to uni
Five U.S. states have gotten rid of the requirement for a uni degree for most jobs in government.
New poll shows 60% of NZers agree government should call for ceasefire
Only 12% disagreed that there should be a ceasefire. The remainder were either neutral or unsure.
Policy breakdown: Housing
What will different political parties do to fix our housing crisis?
Policy breakdown: Tax
We’re breaking down different parties' policies on some of the biggest issues in Aotearoa right now.
Analysis: Which political party is using TikTok best
TikTok isn't just for silly dance videos - it's a serious platform for political campaigning.
NZ Politics in 60 Seconds?️⏱️
Watch every one of our Politics in 60 Seconds videos here!
‘No curries’: How Indian NZers experience racism from venues
“[It] constantly reminds you of the fact that you might be an outsider and that you don't fit in."
Wellington is the first place in NZ to be 'friendly city' with Palestine
A friendly city is the step before a sister city.
I think I was drink spiked at Mama Hooch
But years of slut shaming kept me quiet.
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.
Budget 2023: We read it so you don't have to
Here’s what you need to know.
Pick up your shit: plastic litter up 72% in three years
There has been a 335% increase in the total volume of litter.
Half of all cosmetics have ‘forever chemicals’. NZ wants to ban them
Here’s how it might impact your long-wear makeup.
Human Rights Commission wants to hear from survivors of conversion therapy
“It’s a way of turning what's happened to us into something positive.”
Student support payments are going up to match inflation in NZ
But the Government is cutting lowering voting age and alcohol reform to focus on the cost of living.
You don’t need to pay rent for a flooded house you can’t live in
If it’s partially uninhabitable, then you can pay reduced rent.
Flood update: all AKL schools closed for a week, mayor launches inquiry
Here’s an update on the key things that happened on Monday.
Why people get name suppression in NZ
Is it just something rich celebrities are able to get? Not really.
Re-trial for Wellington man, jury unable to reach verdict on rape charges
The man will appear in court again on November 8.
Why the Wellington man on trial for sexual offences has name suppression
Do people get name suppression just for being high-profile in New Zealand?
I painted a church pink in Greymouth: 'A house of queer worship'
"Why not turn everything you can into a sculpture? Go forth and be silly."
Trial for Wellington musician accused of 8 sexual offences begins
The first of six complainants gave evidence today.
‘A time of whakatau’: Pounamu Wharekawa on their Matariki illustrations
Re: talks to the Kirikiriroa-based artist about rest, whānau, what this time of year means to them.
Today’s Headlines: Microplastics in Antarctic snow, 1 in 5 teachers have Covid
The news you need to know about, at a glance.
Greymouth’s pink church vandalised with homophobic, antisemitic graffiti
In a statement, police said the building was vandalised in the early hours of Thursday, June 2.
Covid update May 15: 5,745 new cases, 15 deaths
15 people with Covid-19 have died, bringing the publicly reported total to date to 973.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid
She's one of 7,068 other new cases of Covid-19 today.
Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health
His last day will be July 29.
Covid update April 3: 8,810 new cases, 18 deaths
From 11.59pm tomorrow night, My Vaccine Pass is no longer required.