Austria returns stolen remains of Māori and Moriori ancestors after 133 years

“It's quite [an] emotional and significant experience.”

The Covid-19 pandemic may have changed our personalities, new study finds

Traits that took a small dip included extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

More young NZers victims of sextortion: What to do if it happens to you

NZ Police are warning of increasing sextortion incidents where NZers are targeted.

Iran protests: ‘This is bravery and power personified’

In Farsi we call them shir zan. Lion women.

How to make boil up on a budget

Here’s a cheap recipe from Aunty Trish to help feed your flat or whānau.

Half of NZers say no to Aotearoa becoming a republic – poll

Just over a quarter supported Aotearoa becoming a republic.

Daylight saving is causing depression and car accidents

Experts say it’s fucking with our body clocks and “causing havoc” for teenagers.

‘It’s like disappearing’: what it’s like to go to prison in NZ | True Justice

In the first episode of True Justice, we hear about what it’s like to be arrested.

What it’s actually like inside prison, and how you survive | True Justice

In Episode 2, hear the history of prisons in NZ, what day-to-day life is like on the inside.

‘I'm not delivering my baby in a court cell’: pregnant in prison | True Justice

Listen to the third episode of our new podcast series, True Justice.

‘I did the crime. I deserved the time. But when does that end?’ | True Justice

“It affects jobs, it affects travel, it affects insurance - it doesn’t go away.”

How do we build a world without police and prisons | True Justice

“It means giving support to people so that they can live their best lives.”

12,000 NZers call on Govt to reform consent law

The petition presenters asked for work on this reform to begin before next year’s election.

1 in 10 NZ property managers ignoring privacy guidelines

A new study found one in 10 agents encouraged mystery shoppers to volunteer extra information.

Climate activist Txai Suruí on indigenous solutions to saving our planet

“It is not enough just to protect the forest, we have to give back to her what we took from her."

Fijian-born artist Lepani sings of self-love and imposter syndrome

“I convinced myself I’m not attractive, I’m not talented, and I’m not worth anyone's time.”

‘They don’t seem to give a fuck’: Student climate strike takes aim at Govt

"There is so much we could do, but no one wants to do anything."

Low voter turnout could see more extreme candidates in local government

Voter turnout was 57% in 1989 but has stayed below 50% since 2004 and was only 42% in 2019.

Why is bi still hard for people to buy?

For those of us who identify as ‘B’, it’s painfully obvious that our letter may as well be silent. 

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The Queen’s Jewels: India and South Africa want their diamonds back

One of the diamonds is known to be the most expensive in the world.

Now is the time to give a shit about women’s rugby

"I know that it's always a really different experience when you play in front of a big crowd."

One quarter of New Zealanders need you to keep wearing a mask: opinion

Almost three years into the ongoing pandemic, New Zealanders know how to take care of each other.

54% of young people want to be influencers - but is that a bad thing?

“I just wanted to do something where I get paid for doing me.”

Face value: The petition to remove the Monarchy from our money

"We've got a couple of years now to figure out what symbols represent us as a country.”

Guessing kupu Māori: Whisper Challenge

“For me it was easy.”
“Don’t lie, bro.”

Uh oh: Repeated infections may make you 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's

A new study has found concerning links between viral infections and the disease.

Māori weather presenter Te Rauhiringa Brown reacts to public feedback

Te Rauhiringa Brown is a reporter at TVNZ and since July, she been presenting the weather.

Kiwi doesn’t represent everyone in Aotearoa

Kiwi has been a national identifier in New Zealand since the early 1900s.

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