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Two 20-something year olds, Sophia Malthus and Indy Henman, chat about how Sophia became quadriplegic at age 19 and why her cousin Indy became her carer with no prior healthcare experience. Video

Soph and Indy explore the health and fitness side of quadriplegia. Why does Soph need to exercise if she is 87% paralysed? Video

As if house-hunting wasn’t hard enough, being quadriplegic makes it a whole new level. Soph and Indy check out Soph’s current home and explore the current housing market. Video

Soph and Indy go shopping at Storm to find wheelchair-friendly outfits. How does one look fashionable with so many things to consider? Wheelchair, catheter, binder... the list goes on. Video

Soph goes on a first date while Indy takes a nap in the car. Some may think painting on a first date is a bold move for someone with no hand function, but we think you’ll change your mind. Video

As a self-proclaimed prude, Soph visits Claire Freeman to get the tea on navigating sex and intimacy as a disabled person. Soph and Indy also see a neuropsychologist for professional advice. Video

Soph and Indy ask a recruiter if Soph’s quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer. Soph proves her disability knows no bounds as she conquers a terrifying stunt. Video

As if navigating your 20’s isn’t hard enough, Sophia Malthus became a quadriplegic at age 19 after a horse riding accident. Finding carers to help her 24 hours a day is no easy task. Video

In 1989, Double J & Twice the T brought the hip-hop genre to the mainstream with their hit "She's a Mod [Mod Rap]," featuring Ray Columbus. Video

In 1996, influential hip-hop collective Lost Tribe confronted the mistreatment of Pasifika people in their classic track, "Summer in the Winter." Video

Acclaimed 1996 single "Chains" was rapper Che Fu's first solo outing, and confirmed producer DLT's pedigree. Video

In 2002, the family-friendly hip-hop track "It's On" by Nesian Mystik ushered in The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop. Video

In 2004, with "I Got," the Fast Crew "came out of nowhere" to bring party music to the NZ hip-hop scene. Video

Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner, Brent Park, in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single "Like Water." Video

Melodownz demonstrated his unique flow and ability to craft conscious lyrics in the 2017 track "The Anthem." Video

Discover the stories behind some of Aotearoa's most influential hip-hop songs in this award-winning video series. Video

Both Mahe and his dad Tui were raised by their Tongan grandmothers. In the last episode of the series, father and son discuss namesakes, queerness, and parenting through fear and uncertainty. Video, Audio

[English Dub] Hương fell pregnant at 20, but she didn’t know it was twins until it was time to push. In this episode, she talks with daughters Hà and Ly about dependence, marriage, and homecomings. Video, Audio

[Vietnamese] Hương fell pregnant at 20, but she didn’t know it was twins until it was time to push. In this episode, she talks with daughters Hà and Ly about dependence, marriage, and homecomings. Video, Audio

Crown Lynn: A Māori Story is a riveting slice of New Zealand history, telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Māori families that worked there. Video