Sasha Borissenko
‘Online Heroines’ Takes a Look at Sexism in the New Zealand Film Industry From the Inside
We spoke to the young documentary maker drawing attention to gender inequality in the film industry, by making a film about it.
We Asked New Zealand Junior Doctors Why They’re on Strike
"I've prescribed the wrong medical doses and that's pretty standard across the board. I haven't killed anyone yet, thankfully."
For Trans People, New Zealand's Medical System Is a Fight That Never Ends
We investigate why access to hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery is so often a long and painful experience for New Zealand's trans community.
A Survival Guide to New Zealand's Local Elections: For First Time Voters
Full to the gills with local body politicians who nobody's heard of, with their uniformed mediocrity, heinous graphic design, and shameless social climbing and also really important.
Kiwis Try to Convince Australians They Should Give a Shit About the TPPA
New Zealanders really care about the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, but Australians don't. We asked some kiwis to explain why we should.
My Champagne Lunch with the 'Real Housewives of Auckland'
Being rich and on television is full licence to give zero fucks, even in New Zealand
Now Auckland Wants to Fine Homeless People for Begging
The crackdown comes after complaints about people defecating in public areas, harassing residents and tourists, and washing in water fountains.
Why Victims of Sexual Assault Are Turning to Social Media Instead of the Police
We investigate the risky rise of social media justice in the wake of accusations against New Zealand music blogger Andrew Tidball.
How to Spot a Brocialist: The Guys With Righteous Politics but a Dodgy Attitude to Girls
"I knew a guy in a band who worked in the left-wing political arena. He was a nice guy. But then his workplace had to introduce new anti-sexism policies because of his questionable behaviour around the office."
New Zealand's Transgender Prisoners Fear Double Bunking Will Lead to More Rape
Incarceration rates mean jails are running out of beds. But prison advocates worry transgender inmates are the ones suffering the most.