Personal Stories

COVEN’s Moe Laga on running away from home and finding her family | Eating Fried Chicken in the…

"I don't have all the answers but I just base it off what I've been through and my survival."

‘I had a massive identity crisis’: Joe Daymond on his return to Aotearoa | Eating Fried Chicken in…

“I remember I would sign surveys and when it would ask what nationality I was, I would put NZ/European. Because I didn’t have any association with…

Meet Miss Auckland Fa'afafine

Current reigning Miss Auckland Fa'afafine, Jessica, sat down with us to talk about the similarities and differences between fa'afafine and transgender, her family, and pageant life…

Re:visit - Georgina Beyer

Georgina Beyer is a groundbreaking, fearless woman; never afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in ???

Randa

Randa took some time out from being incredible to talk identity, fashion and artistic processes over a coffee served in a pastry shell ☕️

Strong sense of self: meet Ben, who's always known who he is

At 11 years old, Ben's self-awareness and courage is extraordinary.

#METOO - NZers speak on their experiences of sexual assault and harassment

It's important to speak out against those who add to a culture of sexual harassment. Thank you to everyone in this video brave enough to step…

Toni Gill graphic desinger artist at Inky Palms K Road Auckland

Inky Palms is a creative space in Auckland that's home to some incredible talent and endless amounts of creativity and inspiration

Lola's photography is inspired by missions and her mates

Lola Photography takes photos. Lola's photos are incredible. Watch below to get some tips about the next time you're on the hunt for that perfect 'gram…

Transforming the streets - public art in post-quake Christchurch.

During a time where it would've been easier to wallow in the rubble, Christchurch artists took to the streets... and buildings... and car parks...

Hera Lindsay Bird: writing poetry that teenage girls love and old-school poetry lovers hate

Proving poetry is alive and well, Hera Lindsay Bird's personal and powerful work is getting accolades both here in Aotearoa and internationally. Fresh off of her…

TrueBliss- the story of the world's first reality TV popstars

"It was us against the world and then all of a sudden that was shattered." - Joe Cotton chatted with us about the whirlwind that was…

How do I help someone with anorexia?

"I'm now a healthy weight, I live a normal life, but I will always have anorexia" - Maisy wants others to know how best to help…

A couple's grief over their stillborn babies

"Stillborn babies are such a taboo subject," says grieving mum Kate. Here, she and her partner bravely share their story of loss. Kia kaha ?

Elizabeth's personal struggle with anorexia

An alarming number of young Kiwis are affected by anorexia. Elizabeth never thought she would be one of them, and spent a lot of her teenage…