Stories by Tess McClure

Pete lives in a hut in the hills above Kaikōura. In the aftermath of last month's earthquake, we went to find him.

We took a walk down Kaikoura's earthquake-ruined highway to check out the damage, and see what's become of the iconic crayfish caravans.

Prime Minister John Key has announced his resignation. Here's the first sweep of reactions from around the web.

Increasingly, the decisions impacting our lives are made by algorithms. Are they really fairer?

Bewildered by the thought of an ochre-tinted villain in the White House? This week’s longread roundup is a bumper Trump edition.

The day after the election, the fear is real.

Are they showing solidarity or falling for an online hoax?

Our weekly recap highlighting the best feature stories from around the internet.

Six extracts from Amnesty International’s report on life in the Nauru island refugee camp.

A number of women report the onset of depressive symptoms after starting oral contraceptives. So why aren't doctors required to tell them it's a side effect?

The fashion giant opens its first NZ store this week. Underneath the hype is a company with a chequered history.

Trans people awaiting gender reassignment surgery could be left waiting decades, as the waiting list grows.

Four young Kiwi filmmakers went across the world to document the devastating effects of climate change.

How your OE visit to an orphanage could be traumatising children, breaking up families and fuelling human trafficking.

'Loneliness is just a feeling. It’s no big deal'

New research has found the much-derided “slacktivists” of the online world are an essential component for protest movements.

What causes extreme populist politics, and should New Zealand expect its own populist to rise through the ranks?

Slave-like conditions, including beatings, allegations of murder and unpaid labour are endemic in Taiwan's tuna-fishing fleet, an investigation has found.

Echo Festival ticket-holders still waiting on refunds will now have to get in line in the hope that there will be money left over to repay them once the festival’s other creditors have been covered.

How the full stop is ruining your texts.

Unprecedented numbers of young New Zealanders are being diagnosed with anxiety disorders. So what’s it like to suffer from anxiety - and what could be the cause of it?

A few ways you can help yourself - or a loved one - through an anxiety attack.