People

Love language: 3 couples on how they show their love

"She has taken care of me more than anyone else outside of my family."

Preparing for Lunar New Year: In Photos

Lunar New Year in China was one of Crystal Chen most vivid memories as a child.

Why I’m visiting the iwi who protected the remains of my Chinese ancestor

“Having this connection that transcends time and cultures as well is unique.”

What it's like moving back in with your parents after university

A loss of independence for some, a respite for others.

What it’s like being a female corrections officer in a high-security male prison

"Corrections has people applying for prison roles spend a day in a prison before they take the job."

‘Assimilation meant acceptance’: growing up queer and African in NZ

Artist Tommie Love shares his story in his debut book Carry Me Home.

No one had ever spoken to me about miscarriage. I’m talking about mine

"The loss of a pregnancy is the loss of a dream," writes Ataria Sharman.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire.

Queer Academy | Trailer

Our new series hosted by James Mustapic out November 14 ??

Teenage poi entrepreneur on how she invests in her mental health

Georgia Latu is CEO of Pōtiki Poi, the company that made 32,000 poi for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

How to make sense of what’s going on in Gaza

The violence over the past two weeks is the result of decades of tension over the disputed region.

Why ballroom is important to queer people of colour in Wellington

“We’ve found a way to tell the world all the different ways life can look like for a queer POC."

Two in five NZers say they have been bullied at work

Young people and people of colour often on the receiving end of workplace bullying and harassment

Is the ‘truancy crisis’ really a crisis? We ask students

Only 60% of students went to school regularly in Term 1 of this year.

How a film about getting hit in the balls is tackling toxic masculinity

“I think boys and men both just struggle with being open in general."

Step into the lives of New Zealand’s male sex workers

The internet has created a new autonomy and access to clients for sex workers.

Behind the closed doors of NZ’s male sex workers | Red Light Boys Episode 1

“There’s nothing quite like having someone pay you money to spend time with them.”

Bondage and getting lunch: The diversity of sex work | Red Light Boys

Watch the second episode of Red Light Boys here.

Why women need sex workers too | Red Light Boys

What are women looking for when they seek the services of a male sex worker?

‘Everyone needs intimacy’: The philosophy of sex work | Red Light Boys

Sex workers strip back the stereotypes surrounding their chosen lifestyle.

Turning sex work into a career | Red Light Boys

“No money is worth your health. Particularly in this job. Your body is your business.”

A Tongan father and son talk about bisexuality and being a good dad

"For me, the biggest thing is just to have you as a dad, there all the time."

‘I’m inspired by younger me’: Advocates turn state care pain into purpose

“I didn't have the language or understanding to describe my care experience,"

I’m learning to speak up during sex and it's hot

“Looking back, I definitely don't think I enjoyed the majority of the sex that I was having..."

A Vietnamese mother on finding home in her twin daughters

Hương fell pregnant at 20, but she didn’t know it was twins until it was time to push.

The joy and pain Ōtautahi has brought a Pakistani family

“I started wearing the hijab because I felt proud showing that I was Muslim after 15th of March."

We have to stop ignoring youth homelessness

“I hope that our people in power can actually recognise and identify that this is a problem."

Growing up Black and Brazilian in Gisborne

Watch the third episode of Conversations With My Immigrant Parents Season 3 now.

A Palestinian whānau on land, sovereignty and Shortland Street.

"We are loud and we are proud to be Palestinian.”