Robin Kerr
Snapshots of athletes in isolation around the world
With many of the world’s best sports people stuck at home in lockdown, we’ve selected some of the best snapshots from New Zealand and overseas showing…
The dance epidemic that infected an entire town
A dancing plague once overtook Strasbourg during the middle ages. Throughout the city, people were "using dance to get to some transcendent state to get out…
Here's 10 of the best sustainable, non-problematic outfits from Splore
You could be forgiven for thinking the theme for this year’s Splore Festival was ‘Wear a Rain Poncho, But Make it Sexy’.
But it was actually ‘Infinity’,…
I cannot write a poem about China
Sherry Zhang reads her poem 'I cannot write a poem about China'.
Words from Sherry about her poem:
How do you navigate disagreement? I've been struggling with this…
Penny the Penguin
When BNZ wanted to help teach kids how to prioritise what’s important they created Penny the Penguin – a storybook app that follows Penny on a…
The World Press Photo exhibition
Their journey to the USA was over, along with the hopes that her daughter Yanela Sanchez might grow up to see a brighter future in the…
Saving for children's futures with ASB's Giving Tree
Givingtree, powered by ASB, is an app helping parents better save for their children's future. Set up your savings goal and regular payments, and watch your…
Re:visit - UFOs over Kaikoura
Since 1978, strange lights and radar readings have been sighted over the Kaikoura coast by pilots, air traffic controllers and truckies alike. 40 years on, these…
The trouble with purebred dogs
A lot can happen in 100 years, especially when it comes to our furry friends. Here we take a look at what has happened over the…
The Auckland City Scoundrels
The Auckland Scoundrels love to bring a little fun to your festival, and anywhere else you might be in Tāmaki Makaurau. The infectious brass band collective…
Pussy Riot bring punk protest performance to NZ
Pussy Riot: A punk collective doing political art protest. Who is behind the colourful balaclavas sparking uproar in their mother Russia, and attention the world over…
Is recycling a lie?
Do you give yourself a pat on the back when you take your recycling bin out at stupid o'clock in the morning? Well, you might want…
The Dust Palace
Welcome to The Dust Palace, a place where gravity is but a mere suggestion. Eve and Mike break down the highs and lows of being a…
Festival of Light
A kaleidoscope of colour lights up New Plymouth at the annual TSB Festival of Lights! Illuminate your mind with these glowing art installations in the heart…
The cost of Christmas
Hey you, put down that plastic reindeer that poops out jelly beans - no one needs it.
Natalie Te Paa
Natalie Te Paa dreams of inspiring people around the globe through her beautiful music. First stop: Los Angeles! ???
What would an atheist Xmas be?
We wanted to get a glimpse of what the ultimate atheist Christmas would look like so we asked our pal Harley.
This online meme has a dark backstory
We've all seen the memes but do you know the weirdly detailed backstory behind this set of stock images?
The deal with weed
It's a topic that has divided Kiwis. What's our country's future with weed?
Drug Testing at Festivals - do you know what you're taking?
"1 in 4 samples is not as presumed." Drug testing at festivals could stop you from making a deadly mistake.
The genetically engineered food we eat everyday
Before coming in all shapes and sizes, watermelons were teeny tiny! Welcome to the world of genetic engineering in food - some of the most common,…
Shibari
Zylah has a thing for tying people up. She uses Shibari, the ancient Japanese practice of knots and rope bondage, to create the kind of art…
Dear Lorde
Who would have thought penning an open letter to Lorde would end in a $19,000 court case? Meet Nadia and Justine, who stirred up global news…
Project Janszoon
It's estimated 65,000 native birds are killed by invasive species every night. Take a look at the project making incredible progress in saving the native fauna…
These underwater sculptures could save the South Pacific's sea life
British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor creates underwater figures that are not only incredibly eye-catching, they're ever-evolving, marine-life-saving works of art!
Kaibosh Food Rescue
Kaibosh is a start-up business that's starting up a food revolution in the Wellington hospitality scene: taking unwanted food, and turning it into a feast!
How NZ caused a deadly pacific pandemic
84 years after influenza killed 22% of Samoa's population, New Zealand apologised for not doing more to protect Samoan citizens. So what actually happened in 1918?
Gambling addiction
'If you gamble one more time ... you're out'. Problem gambling is a massive problem in Aotearoa, we had a kōrero with Michael to share his…
Peace on the Korean peninsula
Despite both Donald Trump and Dennis Rodmans' best efforts, North Korea doesn't promise to denuclearise anytime soon. But is there some form of peace on the…
The Kiwi tickling minds through ASMR
Shhhh, we're talking about ASMR, a relaxation method that has gathered a cult following online. So does it tickle your fancy, or your spine?