Vivien Beduya
‘Feeling like they don't belong’: Ethnic young people face racist bullying
A new report sheds light on the mental health of young people from ethnic communities.
Research finds most NZers struggle to talk about their sexual health
“Taking care of not just our own sexual health but supporting others too is so important.”
What it's really like to be a food influencer
Balancing free meals, brand deals and paid ads with honest reviews.
From hope to hardship: Filipino migrants find refuge in shipping containers
"We can endure whatever can happen to us here but not our family, they can’t go hungry."
Why translating for parents can force kids to grow up too fast
Some children may grow up feeling like they lost their childhood, a psychologist says.
Coercion and stigma: Barriers wāhine Māori face with getting contraception
‘It’s not acceptable that we know about health inequities and don’t do anything about it.’
Gender Dysphoria is listed as a disorder, some experts want to change that
Some experts say classifying dysphoria in a manual of mental disorders creates stigma.
1 in 3 young women and non-binary people are bullied at work, survey finds
More than half of people bullied said it was because of their age or their gender.
'We're not oppressed': The campaign breaking stereotypes about Muslim women
‘We’re no different to any other woman on this planet.’
‘A long time coming’: Futsal Ferns qualify for first-ever Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup debuts next year – and NZ squad is one of 16 teams competing.
I ‘dumbed’ down my phone for a month. This is what I learnt
It cut my weekly screen time by 7.5 hours.
Why you shouldn't feel ashamed about having herpes
Up to 80% of NZers catch herpes at some point in their lives, according to the NZ Herpes Foundation.
Racism in the field: What Māori, Pacific and Asian psychologists face
From cultural labour to microaggressions, new research shows psychologists’ experiences of racism.
AI and dating: Writing bios, flirting, and risky photo edits
Landing dates, catfishing, and editing thirst traps - some pros and cons of generative AI.
Paying tribute to one of Auckland's first Asian supermarkets, Lim Chhour
“It is a tribute to the migrant vendors who come to New Zealand, set up shop and they just hustled.”
NZ's biggest drag show is in Palmy. We talk to the queen behind it
Palmy Drag Fest is a way to educate people that drag is an art form, creator says.
Māori are twice as likely to die from accidental drug overdose
The stigma on Māori using drugs can cause a “sense of shame”, a researcher says.
Report shows worsening state of young people’s mental health
'Mental health requires a holistic approach and it’s so much bigger than just the sector.'
'Don't suffer alone': Managing mental health in a cost-of-living crisis
New survey shows rising costs are hurting Gen Z workers’ mental health.
This research could help Google Maps say the Māori ‘R’ right
Isabella Shields says the correct pronunciation in speech technology will help revitalise te reo.
9 sexy reo Māori phrases for when you're feeling spicy
“Being inspired by reo Māori that’s fun as well.”
Why the new Māori Education Advisory Group is important
“Māori students’ success occurs when their identity as Māori is valued.”
In Photos: These 3 women gamers are pushing for greater representation
“We’re here too and we ain’t leaving.”
Should the learner licence period be twice as long?
We asked two young NZers what they think can help reduce NZ’s high youth road death toll.
‘I don’t finish until midnight’: Life as a teen juggling school and work
Lauren Shaw has a decision to make - keep working in her grandparents’ shop or follow her dreams.
NZ’s largest Asian supermarket opens
“It’s proof our community is growing.”
The pain they didn’t expect: Patients speak out on IUD insertion
“It kind of destroyed my life in a lot of ways.”
Gun reform: Hear two sides of the argument
Concerns the ban on semi-automatic weapons will be lifted when the Government rewrites the Arms Act.
29 stolen flags won’t stop Winter Pride
“There is more love than there is hate.”
Stop shitting on canned food
How colonialism has shaped our views on canned food.