Politics
Reflecting on Captain Cook's many mistakes
"We'd go places, we'd see something we like and name it after ourselves!"
A rangatahi activist explains what a constitution for NZ could look like
Safari Hynes of Rangitāne is a 20-year-old from Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Earlier this month he was part of the Māori Constitutional Convention, a hui working to establish…
Renters rights have improved from today
Today changes to the Residential Tenancies Act come into place, in the biggest shake-up of tenancy law in 35 years.
Here are some of the key changes…
Three rangatahi sit down to talk about the Treaty of Waitangi
A Māori cultural advisor, an archaeology student and a Māori health professional sit down for a picnic and ask each other questions about Te Tiriti o…
Matariki will be a new public holiday from June next year
It will celebrate the Māori new year marked by the Matariki star cluster.
Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Let Me Explain
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is one of the most misunderstood documents in Aotearoa. We explain why it's still a controversial document to this day.
It's 180 years…
New law makes it harder to overturn Māori wards
New legislation has been announced that would give councils more power to establish and protect Māori wards.
The change was announced by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta…
New Zealanders tell us how they honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Six Kiwis share the various ways we can honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Should Aotearoa cut ties with the Queen?
Is it time to cut ties with the Queen? We take a deep dive into all sides of this issue.
Inside Trump’s America from a New Zealander who’s been there
Inside Trump’s America from a New Zealander who’s been there...
There are fewer houses available to buy in NZ than ever
The number of houses available to buy in New Zealand hit a new record low in December.
A Pacific community advocate and Islam convert on the role of police in our neighbourhoods | The…
Growing up, Melissa Lama was taught by her mum to not make eye contact with the police. Now a Pacific community advocate and Islam convert with…
The 22-year old Wellington City Councillor who's not trying to change boomers' minds | The Outliers
“All around the country, and all around the world, you’ve got closed boardrooms full of old white men."
22-year-old Tamatha Paul is a Wellington City Councillor who…
Mosque attack Inquiry triggers law changes and apology from government
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the mosque attacks, released today, found particular government agencies failed to protect Muslim communities, as well as failures in firearms…
Euthanasia still a yes, cannabis still a no, and Labour keeps majority with special votes
The special votes have been counted and the final results of the referendums and New Zealand’s 2020 general election have been released.
It’s still a no for…
Meet your new Māori MPs
Plus words of advice from Kiri Allan who was in their position three years ago.
NZ votes yes for euthanasia, no for recreational cannabis
65% of NZers voted yes in the euthanasia referendum. 53% voted no in the cannabis referendum.
What the party leaders had to say on election night
The winners and losers shared their thanks and thoughts as results rolled in
First-time voter Church on how politics isn’t as distant as he once thought
What it’s like being 19 and interviewing some of the country’s most powerful people.
The ex-illicit cannabis grower changing the narrative for East Coast rangatahi
Porourangi Tawhiwhirangi is teaching rangatahi basic cultivation skills to help them into work.
The director of I Am Greta tells us why we need to stop being polite about climate change
I Am Greta is a revealing documentary about the life of climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Talanoa with Pacific MPs from the left and the right
National Party candidate Agnes Loheni and Labour Party candidate Hon Aupito William Sio join Torisse Laulu for a conversation ahead of the 2020 Election.
Brooke Van Velden on why she switched from Greens to ACT | Church and State
19-year-old musician and first-time voter Church talks to ACT's deputy leader, Brooke Van Velden.
Jacinda Ardern on the song that’s getting her through 2020 | Church and State
19-year-old musician and first-time voter Church meets leader of the Labour Party Jacinda Ardern.
Marama Davidson on being told she’s a “good Māori” | Church and State
19-year-old musician and first-time voter Church meets the co-leader of the Green Party.
Winston Peters on how fish heads are the secret to youthful skin | Church and State
19-year-old musician and first-time voter Church, from Church & AP, speaks to Winston Peters.
Judith Collins on white privilege and politics | Church and State
19-year-old musician and first-time voter Church talks to National leader Judith Collins.
I watched the Young Voters' Debate and was actually entertained
Here are seven highlights from last night's showdown.
The six-month Covid rent freeze ends today, but rents are already going up. A lot.
The six-month Covid rent freeze ends today, and some landlords are putting up rent as fast as possible. Others tried to illegally raise rents during the…
I don't know anything about politics: what's up with the polls?
Here's how political polls really work.