Politics

Combat School

The first rule of The New Zealand Stage Combat School limited is: well, it's all for show.

Racism in classrooms

A report prepared for Treasury found teacher judgements nationwide were 'of serious concern' - see how Tararua College celebrates and encourages all aspects of Māori culture…

Josie & T - Renting Life

Are you left with peanuts after your rent has left your bank account? Josie & T are here to share their tips on how to tighten…

Glen Innes is undergoing massive gentrification

With huge building developments appearing in suburban Auckland, will future generations be able to afford houses in the streets they grew up on?

Does regeneration help the poor or propel the rich?

"Land that was previously owned by the state that created affordable housing for low income people is being transformed into housing for the wealthy" - does…

What else can you buy with a house deposit?

Hmmm, 83 round the world trips or a buying a house in Auckland. Decisions, decisions...???

Politicians' Properties

Some politicians are living lush - are they out of touch with the housing crisis?

The South Island village where all money is shared

Would you give up your money to live the communal dream? ? ? ?

Would you live in a tiny house?

After spending 6 months in Thailand with what she had on her back, Gina realised she could live a more minimal lifestyle. Take a look around…

Everybody Eats

The team at Everybody Eats have big dreams to open their doors more than just once a week.

Living in the Big House, an urban commune

22 people live in this urban commune. It’s called the Big House. ????

This beloved Palmy bar will be forced to close under proposed curfew

A new local alcohol policy in Palmerston North will see bars outside of business and industrial zones being forced to close earlier. But...why?

Re:visit - The 1977 Bastion Point occupation

An epic 506 day protest in support of Ngāti Whātua saved Bastion Point from becoming covered in hill-top mansions. Here we revisit that historical event.

Chlöe Swarbrick's maiden speech

Aotearoa's youngest MP in 42 years, Chlöe Swarbrick, used her maiden speech in Parliament to address mental health and the importance of kindness.

Flat Race 2017 episode 7 - Jacinda Ardern's acceptance speech

For the past couple of weeks the flat has been in limbo, the communal margarine was running low and there was no more toilet paper. The…

Flat Race 2017 episode 3 - The mattress crisis and the flat account

Mattress crisis? What mattress crisis? ????

Flat Race 2017 episode 6 - Who should be leader of the flat?

For the past couple of weeks the flat has been in limbo, the communal margarine was running low and there was no more toilet paper. The…

Flat Race 2017 episode 4 - Water, plumbing and the tenancy agreement

Filthy bathwater and confusion around the tenancy agreement plague this episode of Flat Race 2017 ???

Flat Race 2017 episode 5 - House guests and the shower gridlock

House guests: do we welcome them with open arms or lock the doors for a while? The flatmates discuss.

Flat Race 2017 episode 2 - Taking care of the pantry

Fettuccine fraud and penne pilfering - Flat Race heats up in this episode as it heads to the kitchen.

Flat Race 2017 episode 1 - Who will be leader of the flat?

Welcome to Flat Race 2017 - in this first episode we hear the opening statements from each candidate and my oh my do they have some…

Reality of Renting

The realities of renting can be a little grim. Check out all the mould and mildew in our very own version of Cribs, the renters' edition…

Nana's Old Wise Tales #3 - Immigration

"I'm ashamed to say I was a racist" - luckily Nana has learned from her mistakes!

The Flipside of emigrating to New Zealand

Migrant life in NZ - are we overpromising and underdelivering?

Josie & T - Immigration

Josie & T share some wise words on how racial stereotyping is just...messed up.

NZ's Muslim ban

NZ is currently ranked at 95th in the world at hosting refugees per capita. Are we as bad as Trump's USA?

Chilren of Immigrants

It's not just the Kiwi slang parents have to get used to!

Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Anayat and Golriz shared their brave stories of how they made their way to New Zealand. The continued work they both do for refugees and asylum…

How different cultures deal with terminal illness

1 in 3 Aucklanders were born overseas, so Mercy Hospice Auckland has adapted its way of caring for the terminally ill.

The price of free

Bryson was a 7 day vegan, and an attempted weatherman. Now he's out of moni and on the hunt for all the free things Tāmaki Makaurau…