Baz Macdonald

Students share why they’re ditching school

Unjustified absences have doubled in the last ten years.

  • 24 Jun 24

How NZers are protesting Israel with their wallets

Boycotting has become a major tool for New Zealanders looking to support the Palestinian people.

A young homeless person answers your questions

“Every day is different.”

Is Wellington’s nightlife dying?

Some say the vibes are off in Wellington’s most popular nightlife spot.

Who are NZ’s biggest emitters?

NZ produces 77.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year.

Your 2024 Young New Zealander of the Year

Meet the nominees and winner of this year’s award

Alien Weaponry: The world is embracing Māori, why can’t Aotearoa?

We sat down with the band after they opened for Guns N’ Roses in Wellington.

A NZ Wikipedia writer answers your questions

Who writes NZ’s Wikipedia entries? And what do they get out of it?

Meet the knights of rural NZ: The Levin Medieval Fair

Check out the culture and community of NZ’s niche but thriving medieval recreation subculture.

How Waitangi Day became a day of protest

‘What the hell have we got to celebrate?’

How your corn chips are made

New Zealanders spend over $1 billion a year on snack foods, but do you know how they are made?

Is greed impacting the cost of your groceries?

Some reports say the high cost of living is being driven by firms charging more than they need to.

'At 21 years old... this was not the plan': NZ's youngest MP

We followed New Zealand’s youngest MP in 170 years as she delivered her maiden speech in Parliament.

Three Waters is dead. But our water system is still fucked

How much do you know about New Zealand’s water infrastructure or the massive issues with it?

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.

'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.

We have to stop ignoring youth homelessness

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

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.”

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."

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.

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

What it's really like being a female tradie in NZ

Brooke Thompson is one of just only 2% of female electricians in Aotearoa,

I’m getting top surgery to finally feel comfortable in my body

“It’s just not me. It’s just not right. I can’t explain it.”

You probably didn’t vote in the local elections but it's not your fault

Experts say the system is broken, creating barriers between young people and local government.

Kiwi doesn’t represent everyone in Aotearoa

Kiwi has been a national identifier in New Zealand since the early 1900s.