Politics
Nearly half of NZers can't afford to go to the dentist
NZ’s dental care system is in crisis, what is the fix?
Are we acting like we’re in a climate emergency?
The short answer is no.
I lost my home in the cyclone, now I panic when it rains
“When it rains heavily I’m always alert."
Trans hate: Young voters on whether enough is being done
Rangatahi tell us if being done to keep trans and non-binary people safe in Aotearoa.
Analysis: Which political party is using TikTok best
TikTok isn't just for silly dance videos - it's a serious platform for political campaigning.
Toilet politics: Trans people more likely to be victims, not perpetrators
“This fear-mongering is an absolute flipping over of what’s correct and who poses a threat to who.”
'Fucking extortionate': How the cost of living is swaying people's votes
We talked with young people about the cost of living crisis and how it will impact their vote.
Who's to blame for the cost of living crisis?
The cost of living has skyrocketed since the pandemic began.
No, you don't get an extra vote if you're on the Māori roll
So what is the difference between being on the Māori roll and being on the general roll?
NZ Politics in 60 Seconds?️⏱️
Watch every one of our Politics in 60 Seconds videos here!
Far North Mayor on why Māori must vote
“I may be the first but bring on the many young ones that will now follow.”
We asked people whether we should remove GST on food
“Yes please… because I’m hungry.”
‘I’m cold, Mama’: the NZers struggling to stay warm this winter
Last winter 110,000 households couldn’t afford to keep their homes adequately warm, says MBIE.
Wellington is the first place in NZ to be 'friendly city' with Palestine
A friendly city is the step before a sister city.
The Ministry of Education has failed Kura Kaupapa Māori
"For Māori by Māori in Māori education works – I am proof. Now the Crown must invest in it."
Breaking down the Budget for my fellow dumbasses
How to sound smart if somebody brings up the Budget this weekend.
Budget 2023: We read it so you don't have to
Here’s what you need to know.
The Nakba: Palestinians mark a 75-year-long trauma
May 15 marks the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, which translates to “the catastrophe” in Arabic.
Are you on the Māori roll? Rangatahi share their experience
Māori can get 14 seats if all Maori choose Māori.
Respectfully, Charles is not my people’s King
My people never agreed for Charles to be our King.
Opinion: New Zealand has a new king, but should we?
"Under the current system - absolutely cut ties."
What you need to know about Sudan’s war
Sudanese NZers say the ‘entire population is being held at gunpoint’
Why food is a rip-off in NZ compared to Australia
A report found last year that the supermarket sector is making over $1 million in excess profit.
‘I get $18 a week to help with rent’: Students on making ends meet
How a new cost of living scholarship could help students.
PM Chris Hipkins answers your questions
“Oh, crikey, that's quite a question.”
Teachers tell us why they are striking
“My salary is about $50,000 and I’ve been a teacher for six years now. It’s not enough.”
Student support payments are going up to match inflation in NZ
But the Government is cutting lowering voting age and alcohol reform to focus on the cost of living.
Lowering NZ's voting age: Why this shouldn't go to a referendum
What if women’s right to vote had been left to a referendum only men could vote in?
Hate speech law delay: ‘Ignoring hate doesn’t work’
"We’ve basically been moved back to where we were prior to the attack.”
Govt announces minimum wage to rise from April 1
That's an increase of $1.50. The existing minimum wage is $21.20.