How these Muslim and Māori musicians honour their whakapapa through music
‘I think something really special about our friendship is that we don’t have the same background.’
A Palestinian and a Māori artist on how their art is a form of activism
‘It's been a way for me to reflect my compassion and solidarity.’
How these Māori and Muslim footballers are kicking stereotypes
‘We should be able to play any sport regardless of what you see other people of our culture doing.’
A Muslim and a Māori photographer share their culture through their cameras
‘All of my work promotes, celebrates, and shows the beauty of the Māori world.’
How we find forgiveness and gratitude after tragedy
‘It's this overwhelming realisation that people can be kind without any barriers.’
What ‘belonging’ means to two poets who grew up away from their tūrangawaewae
‘Poetry has really created a voice for me.’
In this new series, Māori and Muslims share their stories to connect
Ahi Wānanga explores what identity, belonging and resilience is to 12 Muslim and Māori young people.
We’re fighting to stop poo flowing into Hokianga harbour
When it rains, waste overflows into Hokianga waterways.
Growing up in Waimā as a Waitangi performer
‘Sometimes being on the grounds feels mamae.’
Takeaways and lack of jobs: What’s hot and what’s not in Hokianga
Rangatahi at a gym in the Hokianga tell us what’s hot or not about their region.
Getting my autism diagnosis at 16 changed my life
“You actually have a sense of knowing who you are when you get that diagnosis.”
Life as a country boy in Waimana
“Would I ever move to the city? No. Never, never, never.”
Hot or Not: Whakatāne edition
“I can go to the beach, go out hunting, go all around…rivers and everything.”
Life as a teen on the isolated West Coast
‘There's a lot of people that feel lonely growing up here.’
Growing up in New Zealand’s most isolated hapū
This marae is three hours’ drive from the nearest town.
‘Everyone knows your secrets’: What it's like living in Greymouth
We ask young people what’s hot, and what’s not, on the South Island’s West Coast.
Asking people what's hot (and not) about Ashburton
“I feel like there’s not a lot to do if you’re not drinking.”
Hunters fear losing their guns for seeking mental health help. They don’t have to
“Hunting is the one thing that got me out of dark space.”
Life as a teen after leaving Gloriavale
“I imagined life outside Gloriavale would look sad…but that’s not true at all.”
Brotherhood of bogans: inside Southland’s boy racer scene
‘You have your opinion, but it’s my life - I’m going to do what I want.’
I’m a seventh-generation fisherman on Stewart Island
‘There’s a saying that Stewart Island is 10 years behind everyone else.’
What’s hot and what’s not in Invercargill
We hear the mall is popular.
Should there be a marae in Brisbane?
“Māori have been here in Australia for the past 200 years.”
Teaching the history of Aotearoa through art
“Our country must know its history.”
Life as a funeral director: ‘Serving my iwi by doing this mahi’
People in the funeral industry say they consider their work an act of service.
Māori celebrate Matariki in Australia
Ohinga visited the first Matariki festival on the Gold Coast.
Students share why they’re ditching school
Unjustified absences have doubled in the last ten years.
Life as a Māori translator
"It must be translated with intention."
A day in my life with ADHD
“Having ADHD to me feels like I'm an old iPhone thats battery runs out really quickly.”
Hula and haka at an elite competition in Hawai’i
“Haka and hula are a taonga”
