Liam van Eeden
Covid update: 92 new cases in the community
Friday December 3
There are 92 new cases in the community today (back to double digits – woo!). 80 in Auckland, two in Waikato, one in Northland,…
LGBTQIA+ competency questions now included in medical school interviews
The questions will assess knowledge of health issues for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Covid update: 222 new cases in the community, 1 death
Today's 222 cases is a record high. The person who died was in their 70s and in hospital.
Covid update: 139 new cases in the community
136 in Auckland, 2 in Waikato, 1 in Northland.
New report reveals which clothing brands are unsustainable
Where do your clothes come from, and how are they made?
NZ's secret 1970s queer scene: photos by Fiona Clark
Fiona Clark's work provides valuable insight into the queer experience of 1970s Aotearoa.
Let's talk about: Why most Covid cases aren't vaccinated
We look at the current outbreak, how many cases have been vaccinated and what that actually means
Māori given pills for chronic pain instead of proper health treatment, research shows
Māori are not getting the adequate healthcare they need for chronic pain.
Covid Update: 44 new cases in the community, 3 in Waikato, 41 in Auckland
Of today's new cases, 12 are yet to be linked to the outbreak.
Covid update: Auckland will move to level 3 at 11.59pm Tuesday
Auckland will move to Level 3 at 11.59pm, Tuesday 21st September.
83% of trans or non-binary people have the incorrect gender on their birth certificate. A proposed…
A look into proposed law changes to Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act.
Covid update: 28 new cases in the community
Today there are 28 new cases linked to the Delta outbreak.
Lorde gave us a lockdown treat: her new album Solar Power is out
We’ve waited 1,525 days but, just in time for our lockdown blues, Lorde has released a new album.
Young people are less likely to know their consumer rights
Here are some things you may not know about consumer law.
The first ever Māori content creator awards are happening tonight!
Hahana Awards celebrate Māori content creators for the unique mahi they’re doing.
“She’s sexy, playful, feral, and free” - Lorde’s back with new music...
It may be winter here in Aotearoa, but today, it’s a hot Lorde summer.
1 in 3 students facing housing deprivation had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
New research shows high school students facing housing deprivation have double the rates of depression and suicidal thoughts.
Based on an analysis of the latest Youth2000 survey,…
People working in the public sector won’t get a pay rise for the next three years
If you’re a teacher, nurse or police officer earning more than $60,000, don’t expect a pay rise in the next three years.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced…
NZ will now give bereavement leave for miscarriages and stillbirths
Last night, parliament unanimously passed a bill that will allow people to take three days bereavement leave following a miscarriage or stillbirth.
The Member’s Bill was introduced…
Renters rights have improved from today
Today changes to the Residential Tenancies Act come into place, in the biggest shake-up of tenancy law in 35 years.
Here are some of the key changes…
Photo essay: looks from Auckland’s Pride Gala
Every year at the start of Auckland’s Pride Festival, the city’s best-dressed get together for the opening night Gala.
This year we went along and took some…
The first Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in NZ
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been provisionally approved by Medsafe for use in New Zealand.
It is the first Covid-19 vaccine to get sign off in New…
2020 broke records for sex toy sales
2020 saw the largest year of sex toy sales in history for Wellington-based online retailer Adulttoymegastore.
"We've never seen anything like 2020 in terms of sales of…
Stylish people at a design festival describe their fashion and their 2020
Stylish people at a design festival describe their fashion and their 2020.
Explainer: the euthanasia referendum
The referendum that could make it legal for some terminally ill patients to choose their deaths.
A majority of NZers say they will vote to keep weed illegal
A new poll says majority of NZers would vote against legalising weed.
What you need to know about giving prisoners back the vote
Parliament has passed a bill that gives prisoners back the vote. Here’s what you need to know.
Explainer: the cannabis referendum that could make weed legal in New Zealand
At this year’s election, as well as voting on who we want to be in government, we will also be asked this question: Do you support the…
A handy journal to help keep track of your movements during Covid-19
When we move out of lockdown, we’re going to visit a lot more places and bump into a lot more people. We’ve designed a handy journal…
How are New Zealanders going to get high during lockdown?
With lockdown now in full effect, drug stock is drying up around the country. We spoke to three New Zealanders to find out how they’re getting…