Farida Refaat

‘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."

People tell us the last time they went to the dentist

“If it was free, fucking oath, I’m there.”

NZ women tell us how France’s abaya ban makes them feel

Young Muslim women in Aotearoa say it adds to the exclusion of Muslim women from society.

‘Don’t limit what you think Africa is’: Africa Day in Tāmaki Makaurau

Silo Park was lit up with vibrant energy on Saturday for this year’s Africa Day.

What you need to know about Sudan’s war

Sudanese NZers say the ‘entire population is being held at gunpoint’

'It's not about the food': Breaking your fast during Ramadan

“More than any other time of day, our connection with God is a lot higher during that time.”

Meet the NZ Jews against the occupation of Palestine

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

Seeing the ocean is enough to improve our mental health, but we’re not sure why

This World Oceans Day, we relook at how the ocean can improve our mental health.