The incredible puppets that bring War Horse to life
The head, the heart and the hind. These are the three puppeteering roles required to bring Joey the horse to life in the theatre production of…
The Hāngi Master
To celebrate Matariki, one of the hāngi masters from The Maori Kitchen has brought a traditional hāngi pit to Britomart's Takutai Square in Auckland.
This 106-year-old is New Zealand's oldest driver
Bob is 106, and as long as he's passing his eye tests, he's going to keep driving. Bob takes us along for a ride, and shares…
How Kiwi gamers took on one of the world's biggest fighting game tournaments
Top Kiwi gamers, Ghostchips and Consistent, take on some of the world's best at Combo Breaker 2019 in Chicago. See the excitement, tension and camaraderie, and…
This night market gives differently-abled people a platform
Illuminate is a night market that showcases the work of young people that come from a disability background, or from a youth group that challenges the…
Re:visit - Remembering the Springbok Tour
During the Springbok rugby tour of 1981, New Zealand was divided over a system of racial segregation thousands of miles away. Many Kiwis protested against the…
The thriving African community living on the water
Ganvie is a village in West Africa that sits on stilts in the middle of a lake. Formed more than 300 years ago as a way…
Re:visit - The sports awards that refused to let women in
Imagine being nominated for an award... and being barred from the awards ceremony. Helen Dash was nominated for Sportsman of the Year for her achievements in…
How 'What We Do in the Shadows' has taken over the world
The beloved Kiwi produced film What We Do in the Shadows has become a global cult classic and spawned multiple TV spinoffs. And now, Second Unit…
Tinkerbelle the Wobble Dog is finding her legs
Tinkerbelle is a wobbly dog who is an inspiration to us all. Adopted with paralysed hind legs, Tinkerbelle’s signature wobbly gait has earned her the hearts…
Gui Taccetti explores gay spirituality through his art
"I compare my journey through anxiety as this journey through the circles of hell." Gui Taccetti's photography series delves into his experience with anxiety and gay…
Tricks from a dog photographer
Kirsty has a passion for dogs and photography. The logical next step would be, of course, to combine those loves. Kirsty shows us her tricks for…
History of the Kiwifruit
Yes, the rumours are true - kiwifruit originated from China. The fruit that we tie so closely to our national identity, that shares a name with…
The mental health gym
We go to gyms for our physical health, but what about our mental health? CoLiberate is a mental health gym for emotional workouts - exercises that…
Fighting community comes together for Battle Arena Melbourne
Battle Arena Melbourne - or BAM as it's known - is about bringing people together to play fighting games. Some of NZ's best competitive gamers are…
Impact of exams on students' mental health
What mental health services are available to uni students and how accessible are they, really? Students from Victoria Uni talk about their struggles to get adequate…
Re:visit - UFOs over Kaikoura
Since 1978, strange lights and radar readings have been sighted over the Kaikoura coast by pilots, air traffic controllers and truckies alike. 40 years on, these…
Women like us - Refugees thrive rebuilding a life after trauma with Cottonseed fashion
"Every time we see clothing in stores, we say, 'We can make that.' Our leader said, 'Then why don't we?'" That was the genesis of Cottonseed,…
Let's Talk About Stress
Exam season woes, family troubles and witnessing childbirths are some common triggers for stress among young NZers (okay, maybe that last one is not so common).…
Hackathon connecting former refugees with tech
Refugees arrive in NZ seeking a happy, safe life, but can instead struggle for adequate housing and employment. Techfugees brings together the tech community and former…
Shoe School
Looking for a shoe that fits your size and taste perfectly? Why not make it yourself? Lou Clifton runs Shoe School, where she teaches people how…
Body Shaming
The human body is a contested space. There are standards and categories and expectations that govern how a body should look and act. In this video,…
Outfitting Animals
Merino jumpers, fleece robes, shearling collar coats... are clothing items you can dress your dog in. Animal Outfitters is part of a growing pet care industry…
Refill Nation: changing how communities shop
Jackson left his career in finance to open a bulk food store. And what exactly is that? Imagine a supermarket, but minus the wasteful packaging. Bring…
#WeAreBeneficiaries
"Forced onto the job-seeker benefit while pregnant with cancer was a dehumanising traumatic experience." - We Are Beneficiaries is a social media project that aims to…
The family who lives zero waste
Just one jar can fit an entire month's worth of rubbish for Kristy and her family. How did Kristy find sustainable alternatives to the everyday…
Young Muslims reflect during Ramadan
A group of Muslim New Zealanders gather in the Shakib family’s home for prayer, and to break their Ramadan fast together. They reflect on the many…
Togo's Voodoo Market
In the West African country of Togo you'll find this traditional Voodoo market. Often represented as black magic or dark witchcraft, this market aims to educate…
Crusaders in Cape Town - 'He pinched my bum'
The Crusaders rugby team are currently in hot water for their actions toward a group of people in a South African McDonald's. It turns out that…
Abortion law reform
In the wake of Alabama making abortion illegal, we take a look at abortion in NZ law. Currently it is in the Crimes Act but there…
