We both survived abuse in state care, 45 years apart

We both survived abuse in state care, 45 years apart

Around 250,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in care from 1950 to 2019. Anna Harcourt tells the story of two of them.

March 17, 2024

Look after your feet this summer, my friends, and throw this national icon in the bin, writes Anna Harcourt.

Jandals are a national icon but they suck

There are more important things going on in the world but this summer, Re: News Head of Content Anna Harcourt needs to share her opinion that jandals are the worst shoe.

January 9, 2024

New poll shows 60% of Kiwis want Israel-Gaza ceasefire

New poll shows 60% of Kiwis want Israel-Gaza ceasefire

“We all want a ceasefire, we all want the death and destruction to end, but the question that needs to be asked is, ‘on what terms?’"

November 17, 2023

0:15

Re: News' Anna Harcourt has taken a look at how each party is using the platform.

Anna Harcourt: Which political party is using TikTok best?

TikTok is no longer just a place for silly dance videos, but a serious platform for political campaigning.

September 6, 2023

6:45

Prison release: Let out, but can they stay out?

Prison release: Let out, but can they stay out?

Two former prisoners share their experiences of rebuilding their lives after prison, and we investigate what support there is for them.

July 9, 2023

8:27

Bookabach has launched an investigation after Re: News raised questions about messages one of its hosts sent.

'No curries': How Indian NZers experience racism from venues

Bookabach is investigating after Re: News raised questions about messages a host sent.

July 7, 2023

June 2023
Women were targeted at Mama Hooch bar in Christchurch city centre.

'I think I was drink spiked at Mama Hooch'

Alice, which isn’t her real name, said she suspects her drink was spiked at Mama Hooch, and that a wider culture of slut-shaming meant she didn’t feel like she could go to the police with her allegation.

June 29, 2023

Auckland Grammar School.

Auckland Grammar won't let students buy single tickets to school ball

One student said the decision to exclude single tickets "has deeply disappointed and frustrated many of us" and "sparked a wave of discontent".

June 23, 2023

When Sonny Ngatai dropped out of university, it was the lowest moment of his life.

Is the debt burden of going to university still worth it?

When Sonny Ngatai dropped out of university it was the lowest moment of his life, but he doesn't regret the decision.

June 15, 2023

April 2023
Litter.

Plastic litter up 72% in three years

Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive Heather Saunderson said it's not good enough.

April 5, 2023

March 2023
A person wearing makeup.

Half of all cosmetics have 'forever chemicals' - NZ wants to ban them

Here’s how it might impact your long-wear makeup.

March 23, 2023

February 2023
The contents of a flood damaged flat in Grey Lynn sits outside.

You don't need to pay rent for a flooded house you can't live in

There may be circumstances where you can also pay partial rent.

February 1, 2023

November 2022
Why people get name suppression in NZ

Why people get name suppression in NZ

Why and when do people get name suppression in New Zealand? Re: News asked a lawyer to explain.

November 7, 2022