Politics
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 support package
Today the government announced a financial support package to help our economy, health sector and workers get through coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s a…
Podcast: Four wāhine kōrero about how they found their voice
The theme of the night was 'How I found my voice'.
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, activist and artist Qiane Matata-Sipu, Kāpiti Coast district councillor and Strike 4…
Our favourite quotes from wāhine at our International Women’s Day event
We threw a party to celebrate International Women’s Day, along with our mates The Oh Nine, and asked four powerful wāhine how they found their voice.…
What's it really like when you go to Waitangi?
If you've never been to Waitangi before, it's easy to think it's all sombre politics and fighting, but the people there know it's about so much…
A queer beauty pageant that’s moving away from just looking good
We spoke to one of the finalists of Mr Gay New Zealand, Shaneel Lal, about how appearances are judged in the gay community, his advocacy and…
I cannot write a poem about China
Sherry Zhang reads her poem 'I cannot write a poem about China'.
Words from Sherry about her poem:
How do you navigate disagreement? I've been struggling with this…
The 23 year old politician boosting voter turnout
At age 20, Sarah Colcord was elected to the Manurewa Local Board, making her one of the youngest politicians in New Zealand. Three years later, Sarah…
Talking with your Chinese parents about the Hong Kong protests
A few weeks ago, Alex* was at her family home in Tauranga and posted an Instagram story, limited to her ‘close friends’ list, with an exasperated…
Ihumātao Protests
Young Māori and non-Māori opposing a new housing development at Ihumātao (Te ihu o Mataaho) tell us how the struggle is grounded in New Zealand’s past.
Explaining NZ's gun laws
The terrorist attack in Christchurch left many wondering how this could have been allowed to happen in New Zealand. It seems some of the blame lay…
Yobithan's story of survival
Yobithan fled 25 years of civil war in Sri Lanka, landing in New Zealand to start a better life, a life with less fear and uncertainty.…
Aotearoa's climate warriors strike in unison
Students across the country ditched school and marched the streets, passionately calling for immediate action on climate change.
The many questions of the Waitangi Day Pub Crawl
Living on the other side of the world often results in glasses that are rose-tinted, and filled with more than a little rosé. Never is this…
What is Capital Gains Tax?
It might be a little too easy to put the Capital Gains Tax in the 'too hard basket'... we've got you - here's Capital Gains Tax:…
Adopting Alex
We sat down with Alex to talk about his journey of adoption from Russia to Aotearoa.
Dear Lorde
Who would have thought penning an open letter to Lorde would end in a $19,000 court case? Meet Nadia and Justine, who stirred up global news…
How NZ caused a deadly pacific pandemic
84 years after influenza killed 22% of Samoa's population, New Zealand apologised for not doing more to protect Samoan citizens. So what actually happened in 1918?
New Zealand colonised the Pacific
Re: looks into the often contradicting relationship New Zealand has with Pacific Island nations.
How NZ became nuclear free
Aotearoa is proudly nuclear free, but it took some grit to get here. So how exactly did Kiwis kick it to the curb?
White Man Behind A Desk: University Funding
From bums on seats to 'better research, better cash', this week White Man Behind A Desk clears up a few questions we had about the…
Peace on the Korean peninsula
Despite both Donald Trump and Dennis Rodmans' best efforts, North Korea doesn't promise to denuclearise anytime soon. But is there some form of peace on the…
1080
1080: Here we visit the West Coast, Nelson and Wellington for our story about the controversial pest-control system. We take a look at what it actually…
White Man Behind A Desk: Consent
Re: welcomes a White Man Behind A Desk, who has invited a white woman to discuss the topic buttoned-up Kiwis can be too awkward to address:…
White Man Behind A Desk: Government Debt
Government debt - it's not all bad. Here's a White Man Behind A Desk to tell you why Aotearoa's billions of dollars of debt can actually…
Matriarchal Societies
Journey to these magical lands, where women hold the power ✨
NZ's suffragettes
2018 marked the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in Aotearoa. Let's keep leading the charge!
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 ????
Little people tackle big issues
We asked some little nippers about their thoughts on some big issues & then armed them with crayons ?
Abortion Referendum: Ireland Decides
Ireland is a country divided. On the 25th of May the Irish will vote on whether to repeal the 8th amendment, a law prohibiting almost…
Kiwi drug users reveal why they're not ready to stop using
The war on drugs has raged for decades, but according to these Kiwi teens it's not actually that hard to get hold of drugs here. Is…