Culture
I lost my mum in the Christchurch attack. Here’s what I learned about grief
‘Just because we are young does not mean we don’t have the capacity to be strong.’
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.’
Why these directors paired Māori and Muslim voices in a new series
Ahi Wānanga features 12 young Māori and Muslims who share their stories to connect.
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.
How Filipinos became a beloved part of Southland
In 2001, only 0.9% of Southland’s population were Asian. 20 years later, that's grown to 7%.
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.
Where do small town teens spend their free time? Macca’s, apparently
It's a place that teenagers have organically chosen to make their own, expert says.
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.”
We made a series about the lives of regional rangatahi
From hunting to boy racing, The Regions shows what it's like to grow up in small towns.
What’s hot and what’s not in Invercargill
We hear the mall is popular.
I’m a seventh-generation fisherman on Stewart Island
‘There’s a saying that Stewart Island is 10 years behind everyone else.’
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.”
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.’
What it's really like to be a food influencer
Balancing free meals, brand deals and paid ads with honest reviews.
Why translating for parents can force kids to grow up too fast
Some children may grow up feeling like they lost their childhood, a psychologist says.
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
Uni classes in person: Is it necessary?
We asked three students if they think in-person attendance is still important.
'We're not oppressed': The campaign breaking stereotypes about Muslim women
‘We’re no different to any other woman on this planet.’
People tell us why they ghost other people
Is it ever okay to ghost someone?
AI and dating: Writing bios, flirting, and risky photo edits
Landing dates, catfishing, and editing thirst traps - some pros and cons of generative AI.