Baz Macdonald

Policy breakdown: climate change

Get an overview of each New Zealand political parties' policy on climate.

Policy breakdown: Cost of living

Get an overview of each New Zealand political parties' policy on cost of living.

Do voters feel like youth crime is getting worse?

We asked them if the issue will affect how they vote in the upcoming election.

The convoy returns to Parliament

Several groups involved in the convoy occupation of Parliament returned today.

Youth crime isn’t more common, it’s just more visible

The past 15 years have actually seen a dramatic decline in youth crime, according MOJ stats.

You can blame your bad behaviour on childhood friends, science says

They can even help determine what your beliefs and morals are.

'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.

‘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.

We have to stop ignoring youth homelessness

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

Non-binary people on why their pronouns matter

“My pronouns are one of the ways I feel most myself, so it hurts [when people ignore them]”.

  • 23 Jun 23

NZ is in a recession. What does that mean?

And what can we do to get out of it?

I tried to survive two days in the bush with no gear

Scientists say we are overdue for a major earthquake across the Alpine Fault.

Does Invercargill deserve the title of ‘NZ’s Shittest Town’?

“It kind of sucks here, but at least we’re not Gore.”

Is post-nut clarity a thing: an investigation

There's no research to understand the phenomena or its implications on sexuality and sex culture.

Growing up Muslim in Southland

Faris shares what it's like being part of the world's southern-most Muslim community.

Opinion: New Zealand has a new king, but should we?

"Under the current system - absolutely cut ties."

Over 90% of Māori and Pasifika experience workplace racism

“Taika Waititi was right, there is a lot of racism in Aotearoa.”

‘This name feels meant to be’: trans people on their new name

“But I was giving myself a whole new identity, I thought ‘why not my name too?’"

'It's about being unapologetic': Red, White & Brass star on Tongan pride

We chat with JP Foliaki, the star of the upcoming film.

How this East Coast kapa survived Cyclone Gabrielle to get to Te Matatini

“We are alive and in time we will rise again.”

Touring a destroyed Gisborne home

The surrounding area is completely submerged under mud and silt.

In Photos: The town of Eskdale after Cyclone Gabrielle

Flash flooding in the small town north of Napier took the life of two-year-old Ivy Collins.

Cyclone Gabrielle: How to help and find help

Civil Defence is asking people not to donate goods and instead donate cash directly to relief funds.

'It's all a write-off': Cyclone Gabrielle's damage in Hawke's Bay

“We knew it was coming and to be ready, but no one knew how bad it was going to be here.”

How to make the cheapest emergency kit: flatter's guide

To be ready for an emergency, you need to have at least three days of supplies at the ready.

Introducing Venus: Two weeks till my first big drag performance

Follow Venus in the lead up to their first big drag performance in Wellington.

  • 05 Feb 23