Anna Harcourt
Sexual abuse survivor fights to lift name suppression
Sexual assault survivors get automatic name suppression. But if they want to lift it to speak about their experiences, it can cost thousands of dollars. Brodie…
Is compostable packaging actually getting composted?
You might feel the glow of doing the right thing when you see your takeaway coffee is in a compostable cup, but....then what? Which bin does…
Planning for Growth - Resilient
A CBD apartment feels terrifying in an earthquake. But a house in the suburbs could be cut off by a landslide and isolated from vital services.…
'I was surveilled'
The government has been monitoring non-violent activists for years.
But the man accused of the Christchurch terrorist attack was not on any watchlist.
Why?
Using technology to fight cold damp houses
1600 New Zealanders die every year from conditions caused by cold, damp homes. Hīria Te Rangi shares her story of loss, and explains how Whare Hauora…
How do we plan for a boom in Wellington's population?
In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, speakers address what our future population will look like, carbon neutrality, prefab houses and hearing kiwis…
How do we use technology to make Wellington a Smart Capital?
In the next 30 years, Wellington is expected to grow by 50,000 to 80,000 people. In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, tech…
Te reo classes are in massive demand
Te reo Māori is undergoing a learning boom. With thousands on waiting lists for kura across the country, how are we dealing with this amazing revitalisation?
What is Capital Gains Tax?
It might be a little too easy to put the Capital Gains Tax in the 'too hard basket'... we've got you - here's Capital Gains Tax:…
Why are female nipples offensive?
Apparently, some of the content of this story was unsuitable for Facebook. Why? Nipples. Or more specifically, female nipples. Here we take a look at the…
Is biodegradable plastic a scam?
Since plastic has rightfully become Public Enemy #1, biodegradable plastics are all the rage. But are they actually any better or have we just been 'green-washed'?…
I’m addicted to oxy. It’s not just a problem in the U.S.
Heralded as a 'new and improved' morphine, oxycodone is one of many prescription medications being used recreationally. This is Luke's story.
I am a former domestic violence perpetrator
"I put a curse on my family". Domestic violence is a very real problem in New Zealand. We talked to Jeremy Eparaima about his journey from…
How much booze is too much?
We took to the streets of Wellington to see if people are sticking to the recommended number of standard drinks per week. Spoiler alert: not many…
NZ's own racist monuments
What should we do about these monuments? Do we keep them up to remind us of our history or add to them to provide more context…
Tā moko artist Taryn Beri on the appropriation of Māori tattoos
“They genuinely admire our art and our culture but they don't understand that it's still ours to give.” - tā moko artist Taryn Beri on the…
How roller derby and art helped me feel comfortable in my own
Ariki identifies as takatāpui, a term for those who don't fit into the binaries of gender and sexuality. Roller derby was a fresh start for Ariki,…
Meet Miss Auckland Fa'afafine
Current reigning Miss Auckland Fa'afafine, Jessica, sat down with us to talk about the similarities and differences between fa'afafine and transgender, her family, and pageant life…
The Barter Barber: men's haircuts and mental health
Meet the barber travelling around the country cutting hair and encouraging Kiwi men to do what they're infamously bad for: opening up about how they're feeling
ADHD in women - an underdiagnosed mental health issue
"If you think you might have ADHD, then just know that you're not the worst person on earth, you're just struggling against something because your brain…
NZ's West Coast - Washed Away
Erosion and rising water levels on the South Island's West Coast could see the town of Hector washed away completely.
Don't go chasing glaciers
While 'glacier retreat' sounds like a great weekend getaway it's actually the term used to describe how glaciers like the Franz Josef are shifting at unprecedented…
Carving pounamu foraged from West Coast riverbeds
"It has an energy of life, as a living thing, but it also has its own energy where it can take on energy from other people…
#METOO - NZers speak on their experiences of sexual assault and harassment
It's important to speak out against those who add to a culture of sexual harassment. Thank you to everyone in this video brave enough to step…
Hera Lindsay Bird: writing poetry that teenage girls love and old-school poetry lovers hate
Proving poetry is alive and well, Hera Lindsay Bird's personal and powerful work is getting accolades both here in Aotearoa and internationally. Fresh off of her…
TrueBliss- the story of the world's first reality TV popstars
"It was us against the world and then all of a sudden that was shattered." - Joe Cotton chatted with us about the whirlwind that was…
Nopesisters - making dope t-shirts for a good cause
Johanna and Britt are the forces behind NOPESISTERS, creating t-shirts with messages to raise awareness and ? for incredible causes.
How do I help someone with anorexia?
"I'm now a healthy weight, I live a normal life, but I will always have anorexia" - Maisy wants others to know how best to help…
Why is abortion under the Crimes Act in New Zealand?
Abortion is under the Crimes Act in New Zealand, with women having to jump through hoops in order to legally have one. Lara shares her story…
Meet Bunny Holiday, Wellington's drag It Girl
Bunny Holiday, shante you stay. We sat down with one of Wellington's drag superstars ??