New Zealand
Crete
We visited our friend Crete in beautiful Whirinaki, where she shared her silky smooth melodies, her journey, and her dreams for the future.
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Start-ups with Shay
If you're thinking about starting up your own business, Shay lets us in on what to expect, with a few tips and tricks on how to…
Not a Blanket Approach: The Young Offenders' Stories
Most of Aotearoa's young offenders have experienced some form of family violence, neglect or abuse. We talk to some of the young people in Christchurch Youth…
Not a Blanket Approach: Hannah's Story
When Hannah's sister was killed, it threw her entire world upside down. Grief took its toll, and now Hannah is taking her story and using it…
Why are renters scared to use a service that fights for their rights?
If you're renting in Aotearoa there's a high chance you know what Molly's talking about. But why aren't more renters doing something about their crappy conditions?
Hanukkah in New Zealand
Kira and her family celebrate Hanukkah at this time of year, a Jewish holiday commemorating the Jewish victory over the Greeks who destroyed their temple ?✡️
Kiwi Christmas
Big breakfast? BBQ and backyard cricket? What are your Christmas traditions?
Does NZ need to rethink our public holidays?
We love to celebrate our multiculturalism here in Aotearoa, but looking at our holiday calendar, you mightn't think this is the case. Should we do more…
Tips from a kaimoana professional
Nothing says Kiwi summer more than a sunny afternoon and a little kaimoana ?? Catch some quick tips from Rose, to get the most out of…
From school in the South Island to a medal in South Korea
What were you doing when you were 16? Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just represented NZ at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and won Aotearoa's first medal in 26…
The deal with weed
It's a topic that has divided Kiwis. What's our country's future with weed?
Possum Plows - Openside
From belting out tunes while shooting hoops to opening for Ellie Goulding and Panic! At the Disco - Possum from Openside sure has come a long…
House of Drag
Aotearoa has gotten its very own reality drag show, and it's shaping up to be a stunner! Bunny, Vulga, and first ever reality TV drag king,…
West Coast ghost towns
They were once booming with industry and gleaming with gold - now you'd be lucky to spy a soul in these creepy West Coast ghost towns.
Are we a nation of sheep shaggers?
To be honest, we're sick of the name calling. We investigate the (seemingly) life-long accusation of being sheep shaggers
Hello hammerheads
A school of baby hammerhead sharks was spotted in the shallows of Great Barrier Island over summer. Have you seen any sharks while you've been out…
Auckland's stank beaches
Thanks to some problematic sewerage systems, most of the beaches in the metropolis that is Tāmaki Makaurau are full of, well...
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?
New Zealand colonised the Pacific
Re: looks into the often contradicting relationship New Zealand has with Pacific Island nations.
How NZ became nuclear free
Aotearoa is proudly nuclear free, but it took some grit to get here. So how exactly did Kiwis kick it to the curb?
The right to protest
From marches to flying dildos, Kiwis love to exercise their right to protest. Although for many across the globe, getting their voices heard isn't so easy.
1080
1080: Here we visit the West Coast, Nelson and Wellington for our story about the controversial pest-control system. We take a look at what it actually…
Amazing NZ women
From politicians to pilots, there's no shortage of amazing wāhine hailing from the Land of the Long White Cloud ?here are just a few...
Paving the way for women in politics: Elizabeth Yates
In 1893 Elizabeth Yates was elected the mayor of Onehunga, making her the first female mayor under the British Crown ????
Is it possible to make it as a Kiwi in London?
Emily started creative agency Phantom with a couple of mates in 2013. We got the chance to talk to her about how she thinks hailing from…
What will NZ look like in 100 years?
Climate change is a hot topic these days, but what does it actually mean for New Zealand? From farewelling paua to losing entire towns, Re: looks…
Should we learn about the wars fought right here in NZ?
Ignoring it won't make it go away, so why is there resistance to teach about our country's history?
Changing Chinese names for Kiwis
It's common for Chinese to change their name when living in New Zealand but should they have to?
Maynard Peel - 18 year old BMX champion
BMX world champ and part-time model, all at 18! We sat down with Maynard Peel to chat all things BMX, modelling and his number one fan:…
Buying a Pak'n Save for the people
PAK'nSAVE is great for a bargain, but Kaitaia's community really struck gold when they bought the abandoned supermarket for just $2! So, what are they going…