The stigma still exists: Being a single parent in 2024
The number of single parents in NZ is increasing, but the narrative doesn’t have to be negative
Mental health is driving absences. Should schools change how it's recorded?
55% of chronically absent students said mental health was a reason for absence, an ERO report shows.
In photos: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti reaches Wellington
Tens of thousands of people marched in Wellington for the final day of the nationwide hīkoi.
Uni classes in person: Is it necessary?
We asked three students if they think in-person attendance is still important.
Gender Dysphoria is listed as a disorder, some experts want to change that
Some experts say classifying dysphoria in a manual of mental disorders creates stigma.
‘Not trans enough’: What it took for me to call myself trans
Intimidated about exploring your gender identity? New series The Gender Agenda wants to help you.
1 in 3 young women and non-binary people are bullied at work, survey finds
More than half of people bullied said it was because of their age or their gender.
Why is it harder to make friends as an adult?
“The opportunity isn’t there”
'We're not oppressed': The campaign breaking stereotypes about Muslim women
‘We’re no different to any other woman on this planet.’
‘A long time coming’: Futsal Ferns qualify for first-ever Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup debuts next year – and NZ squad is one of 16 teams competing.
NZers are getting teeth removed because it's cheaper than fixing them
New report shows how much the dental care system is costing Aotearoa
Young small business owners have a secret advantage
Thinking of starting a small business? Read this!
A look inside Wellington's new $50 million facility for people in need
Wellington City Mission’s new facility has a free supermarket, healthcare, accommodation and more.
People tell us why they ghost other people
Is it ever okay to ghost someone?
I ‘dumbed’ down my phone for a month. This is what I learnt
It cut my weekly screen time by 7.5 hours.
‘Dungeons and Dragons come to life’: Three NZers on why they LARP
"It basically feels like spending the weekend in the sun, which is kind of rare these days."
What to expect when you stop smoking weed
“Nobody talks about how hard it is to stop."
Auckland Uni will make a course on Te Tiriti compulsory
The Waipapa Taumata Rau courses will be introduced in 2025.
Why you shouldn't feel ashamed about having herpes
Up to 80% of NZers catch herpes at some point in their lives, according to the NZ Herpes Foundation.
Racism in the field: What Māori, Pacific and Asian psychologists face
From cultural labour to microaggressions, new research shows psychologists’ experiences of racism.
Why are NZers hooked on Temu, and should we be?
A quarter of New Zealand adults have recently shopped on Temu, a new study shows.
Breast cancer doesn't discriminate, I found out I had it at 27
“I’m going to fight this and I’m going to win”
AI and dating: Writing bios, flirting, and risky photo edits
Landing dates, catfishing, and editing thirst traps - some pros and cons of generative AI.
In photos: What young Indian NZers wore to garba this year
Garba is a social dance during Navaratri, a Hindu festival that honours the divine feminine.
Your investing questions answered: part two
A finance expert helps you pick the right investment.
Lube-shaming is a thing, but it doesn’t have to be
Why are some people being talked out of using lube during sex?
A finance expert answers your questions about investing
You don’t have to be a finance nerd or rich to get started.
How Palestinian and Jewish NZers are feeling, one year on from Oct 7
Today marks one year since October 7.
By the numbers: One year on from the October 7 attack
Thousands are dead or missing and nearly an entire population displaced.
Paying tribute to one of Auckland's first Asian supermarkets, Lim Chhour
“It is a tribute to the migrant vendors who come to New Zealand, set up shop and they just hustled.”
