New Zealand
Amazing NZ women
From politicians to pilots, there's no shortage of amazing wāhine hailing from the Land of the Long White Cloud ?here are just a few...
Paving the way for women in politics: Elizabeth Yates
In 1893 Elizabeth Yates was elected the mayor of Onehunga, making her the first female mayor under the British Crown ????
Is it possible to make it as a Kiwi in London?
Emily started creative agency Phantom with a couple of mates in 2013. We got the chance to talk to her about how she thinks hailing from…
What will NZ look like in 100 years?
Climate change is a hot topic these days, but what does it actually mean for New Zealand? From farewelling paua to losing entire towns, Re: looks…
Should we learn about the wars fought right here in NZ?
Ignoring it won't make it go away, so why is there resistance to teach about our country's history?
Changing Chinese names for Kiwis
It's common for Chinese to change their name when living in New Zealand but should they have to?
Maynard Peel - 18 year old BMX champion
BMX world champ and part-time model, all at 18! We sat down with Maynard Peel to chat all things BMX, modelling and his number one fan:…
Buying a Pak'n Save for the people
PAK'nSAVE is great for a bargain, but Kaitaia's community really struck gold when they bought the abandoned supermarket for just $2! So, what are they going…
The history of the death penalty in NZ
Did you know the death penalty was alive & well in Aotearoa until 1989? It might seem like ancient history but just 29 years ago, the…
Greenpeace activist fighting against dairy farm
Mackenzie Country is known for its beautiful lakes, mountains and... industrial dairy farms? Meet Gen, an activist fighting council consent against the new project.
Two teenage girls who murdered
The result of this teen friendship was anything but heavenly. Meet the girls who schemed to keep their friendship alive through one of New Zealand's most…
My immigrant grandparents
WWII not only tore apart nations, it tore apart families. Sieska sat down with her grandparents who packed their clogs and sailed to the other side…
Young drone pilot rescuing newborn lambs from the winter chill
11-year-old Alex proves technology and farming can go hand-in-hand ❄️?
Do we still need God to defend New Zealand?
Now with less than 45% of Kiwis identifying as Christian, is it time to look at giving our national anthem a bit of a spruce up…
Scientology in NZ
Did you know that the Church of Scientology's second oldest church is right here in Aotearoa? We didn't, so we went and checked it out.
Made in New Zealand
Meet a group of local fashion designers passionate about keeping clothing production in Aotearoa.
Vintage Fashion
The Very Vintage Day Out is an event where lovers of all things vintage get together. We went and had a nosey to see what all…
What's new in hair?
Did you know Aotearoa's hairdressing skills are internationally sought after? Last week over 100 hairdressers from India came to New Zealand to learn from our hair…
nisa, the underwear label made by refugee women in Wellington
With a dream to provide refugees with meaningful employment and encourage sisterhood, Elisha started nisa: an underwear company with a difference.
Can you answer simple NCEA Level 1 questions?
At first thought, answering NCEA Level 1 questions would be easy...
PornHub Quiz
How do you think we stack up against our Australian neighbours when it comes to watching porn? All this and more in our porn habits quiz...
Why are we eating whitebait when it's at risk of extinction?
Whitebait fritters are a New Zealand delicacy but dwindling numbers of these tiny fish due to a multitude of reasons mean that it could be off…
The Art of Dating
"Something that I sort of missed about New Zealand dating culture is that there's no real sense of sentimentality..." - Jess Francis opens up to Re:…
Future faces of New Zealand
Do the people making decisions for our country fully reflect the constantly changing make-up of a Kiwi?
The South Island village where all money is shared
Would you give up your money to live the communal dream? ? ? ?
A history of the Edmonds cookery book
Ah, the Edmonds Cookery Book. It's the icon sure to raise nostalgic memories of pikelets, scones and... lemon salmon jelly? We take a look at its…
NZ coastline left exposed as 'police of the seas' go on strike
The New Zealand coastline was left largely unpatrolled for two weeks due to a strike. Officers are back at sea but what damage was done during…
Odd Jobs #2 - Stopping takahē incest
Yes, you read that right, this man works hard to stop takahē incest.
How much booze is too much?
We took to the streets of Wellington to see if people are sticking to the recommended number of standard drinks per week. Spoiler alert: not many…
New Zealand's Drinking Evolution
Before soy flat whites and cold pressed juices, beer was seen as a health tonic. How times have changed.