Vivien Beduya

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.

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.”

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.

'God will send gay people to hell’: Surviving spiritual abuse

Conversion practices were banned two years ago, but survivors say more needs to be done.

‘I’ve never had Asian pussy before’: Filipinas talk about dating in NZ

Filipinas tell us about the experiences they face while dating in New Zealand.

‘Will I die waiting for health care?’: NZers rally for trans rights

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau and Pōneke last weekend.

‘It’s not safe for us’: Indian NZers on the rise of the far-right

The community is concerned a Hindu supremacist ideology is growing in Aotearoa

I’m 16: Why do I need my mum’s permission to change my name

“We have autonomy except in this area.”

  • 22 Nov 22