Culture
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.’
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.
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.
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.”
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.’
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.’
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.”
Saturday night at Huntly International Speedway
“They’re like my second family.”
Is Wellington’s nightlife dying?
Some say the vibes are off in Wellington’s most popular nightlife spot.
Why do I keep f**king up the bro handshake?
Is there something wrong with me? 😖
Alien Weaponry: The world is embracing Māori, why can’t Aotearoa?
We sat down with the band after they opened for Guns N’ Roses in Wellington.
Bombs, back slaps and the V shape: at the Manu World Champs
“I started manuing as soon as I was conscious.”
A NZ Wikipedia writer answers your questions
Who writes NZ’s Wikipedia entries? And what do they get out of it?
A night out on Great Barrier Island
“Nightlife on Barrier is consistently inconsistent. Fantastic if you’re a morepork.”
Music is my big brother: Poetik and Kumbaya in studio
“Music became my big brother. It raised us up when we didn't have no one there for us.”
What it’s like running an off-grid bakery on Great Barrier Island
"Everybody knows your business."
Surviving on Great Barrier Island means living off the land
”Grandad always said, you gotta be a useless bugger if you go hungry here.”
How your corn chips are made
New Zealanders spend over $1 billion a year on snack foods, but do you know how they are made?
Connecting to the Pacific through tā moko
“We have the responsibilities to our tūpuna (ancestors) to uphold."