Life And Society
'Fighting the monstrous global tsunami that is superfast fashion'
Fashion designer Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up.
Musician's work with underprivileged children makes her proud
Suzanne Prentice, a CNZM in this year's New Year Honours, has performed with Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash - but her work with underprivileged children is what makes her proudest.
The worst-behaved travellers of 2024
There was no shortage of unruly traveller incidents this year so, to remedy this, CNN has put together a list of New Year resolutions for globetrotters and gadabouts.
Why some are crying their eyes out to welcome in the New Year
Hundreds showed up at a Taiwan park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style gathering into a colorful spectacle.
Hi-Vis | Episode 1: Kia Tupato (Be Careful)
With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand's history. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 2: Road to Waitangi
As political tensions simmer, the young crew of Kia Tupato is dispatched to Waitangi. Wayne beams with pride over his team, while Anahera highlights the enormity of the task ahead. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 3: The Calm Before...
With the Kia Tupato crew now settled in at Waitangi, they dive into their traffic plans. We explore key locations, and Bubs gets her first taste of the challenges Waitangi Day will bring. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 4: Into the Storm
With Waitangi Day approaching, the first major hīkoi catches Ruku and the Kia Tupato crew by surprise. Meanwhile, Anahera navigates the crowds to deliver refreshments to her team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 5: Rising Defiance (Waitangi Day Pt. 1)
As the sun rises over Waitangi, thousands flood in, defying government rhetoric. They are met by Anahera and the Kia Tupato crew, who have closed all roads leading to the Treaty grounds. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 6: Hīkoi (Waitangi Day Pt. 2)
The Northland hīkoi arrives by the hundreds, moving through roadblocks, chanting for the government to uphold Te Tiriti. Ems balances her past as a protester with her duty on the Kia Tupato team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 7: Heat Management (Waitangi Day Pt. 3)
As the day's heat intensifies, the friction threatening to ignite Waitangi Day begins to wane. Still faced with managing thousands, Wayne dons his work shorts to ease the crew's pressure. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 8: Reflections
The crew share their final thoughts. Two months later, we visit Wayne & Anahera at home. Wayne discusses balancing Māori values with running a business. Anahera dreams of leading Kia Tupato one day. Video
Don't be ashamed to drink cask wine this summer
Traditionally, "box wine" has been synonymous with "bad wine" for Kiwi consumers.
The night the world was going to end - and didn't
A beacon of hope and grape juice in a bunker were featured as, 25 years ago, RNZ nervously ticked over from 1999 to 2000.
Meet the mayor who's convinced the vest is the best
Vests are Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo's thing, worn 365 days a year. Including under his mayoral robes, to council meetings, official functions and even to the beach.
Is Ashburton boring? Teenagers take on mayor and council
A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year.
The summer I... didn't live, laugh or love
Sweatpants and Hallmark-esque movies over a booked-out summer calendar? Yes please, a tired Jessica Keane writes.
Blake Lively is not the first star to allegedly be targeted by 'astroturfing'
In a social media ecosystem already rife with misogyny, racism and aggression, experts say it's remarkably easy to shape the narrative around a public figure through "astroturfing".
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.
How to switch off completely when you're on holiday
Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.
