This chest binder changed my life

“It's one of the most important things for a lot of trans-masc individuals.”

What unions are and what they do

A union expert breaks down the basics of unions.

A person with borderline personality disorder answers your questions

“People say ‘They're crazy, they can't have relationships’. That hurts me.”

Should tikanga Māori be taught in law schools?

"It's important law reflects the society it governs."

Iwi fight against proposed seabed mining in their kāinga

Ohinga went to Taranaki to meet Rukutai Watene, a local against TTR's proposed project.

The Foreshore and Seabed hīkoi, 20 years on

A new doco shares the story of what happened in 2004.

How NZers are protesting Israel with their wallets

Boycotting has become a major tool for New Zealanders looking to support the Palestinian people.

Expectation vs. reality: International students on moving to NZ

International students think NZ is ‘safe, approachable, slow and free’

‘Horrific stats’: Rangatahi rally for mental health at Parliament

Advocacy group Mental Health Matters Initiative presented the Government with nine calls to action.

Why we need more Māori doctors

"Quite often patients will tell me that I’m the first Māori doctor they’ve ever met."

Science has worked out why women are freezing at work

Spoiler it’s because of the patriarchy.

'Peeing hot shards of glass': Struggle to treat chronic UTIs

“Controversy and misinformation means patients are mistreated and suffer.”

Three Strikes makes its return: The controversial law explained

The Government is reviving the Three Strikes legislation Labour scrapped two years ago.

Kumon: The education programme some students call ‘traumatising’

Migrant New Zealanders reflect on the education programme they did as kids.

Why NZ needs more Māori and Pasifika blood donations

"To give someone the ultimate koha and keep his memory alive is the greatest tribute."

Our clothes are a walking protest

“It’s a really amazing way as an artist to have a travelling canvas that is cruising the streets.”

Auckland uni students say they’ll stop paying rent after 8% hike

“The rent strike is a last resort method to stand up to them.”

Changes to gender and sexuality education: What’s in the guidelines?

What changes does the coalition government have in mind?

Period poverty: NZ company to supply period underwear in Gaza

“We have a space here to offer manaakitanga.”

Your social media posts can put your job at risk. Here’s what not to do

An employment lawyer explains why companies care what you post online.

A young homeless person answers your questions

“Every day is different.”

Is Wellington’s nightlife dying?

Some say the vibes are off in Wellington’s most popular nightlife spot.

The rangatahi helping revitalise waka hourua

"This mahi deepens my connection to our ancestors and atua Māori."

Renting? Here’s some advice for navigating the Govt’s rental reforms

Changes are coming to the rules around renting in NZ. So, what can tenants do in the months ahead?

Youth voices in local government are under threat

Whanganui Youth Council is on the chopping block and it's not the only one.

‘It’s like the Muslim Met Gala’: Tāmaki Makaurau celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

"The build up for the Eid ‘fit is extra exciting because it’s a day when we wear our best clothes."

3 queer Māori and Pasifika share what helped when they felt suicidal

“I’ve never told anyone this, but I think it’s important to say.”

Who are NZ’s biggest emitters?

NZ produces 77.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year.

‘We're meant to be here’: trans woman Paipera Hayes on being a lead actress

The 20-year-old speaks about her journey from foster care to the screen.

Vapes are prescription-only in Australia. Should NZ do the same?

Or will that just create more problems.

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