Stories by Isra'a Emhail

The stand-up hopes his win inspires more Pasifika to achieve whatever they aspire to.

A meteor shower considered to be one of the best will peak this weekend, but a full Moon may impact how much of it we see.

Some people think nothing of asking complete strangers wearing hijabs personal questions. It does not stop there.

From All Blacks to US elections and Liam Payne, here's what Kiwis asked Google about this year.

"It's about putting care into the process, and people really appreciate that."

Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?

As we swelter in the summer heat, no doubt we'll be busting out the fans and cranking up the ACs - but when was the last time you cleaned them? And how often do you need to?

Figuring out the juiciest and best of the summer fruit bunch can be tricky - growers and produce sellers share their knowledge.

随着圣诞节的临近，各种类型的聚会免不了寒暄社交。对于那些不知道怎么和陌生人聊天的人，专家给出了一些实用建议。

Cryptocurrency platform TRON founder Justin Sun says he wants to honour the viral artwork's place in art history and popular culture by eating it.

How about this weather? Got any New Year's resolutions? Silly season means more small talk. Here's how to be better at breaking the ice.

The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions.

The legacy of what was known as "The Secret Marathon" in Afghanistan is continuing in New Zealand with the help of women who came here after the Taliban took over.

Heading towards Auckland's zero waste goal, about 10,000 households will soon face a trial of fortnightly pick-ups. Audio

Feet so swollen and blistered his shoes no longer fit. Bleeding from sweating so much and eventually using a wheelchair to get around. But he kept running.

A Northland woman has been trying to find the owners of this photo for eight years, and now she's putting out a last-ditch appeal.

Want to see Oasis in Australia? Seeking out some last minute Pearl Jam or Coldplay tickets? About to line-up for Laneway? Here's how to make sure you don't get ripped off.

Known as fashion's biggest night, the details for next year's Met Gala have been revealed by Vogue.

Two songs born out of the Reo Māori Song Hubs have taken out top prizes at Aotearoa's most prestigious songwriting award ceremony. Video

An Auckland restaurant's dish, exported to a Seoul pop-up store for a reality TV show, has been popular among Koreans. Video

A dermatologist, a hairstylist, a scientist and an alopecia sufferer all talk hair loss treatments - what sounds promising, what there is proof for, and what is probably too good to be true. Audio

"I tried my hardest not to be the type of person that I might be embarrassed about later on when I was watching it back," the Labour MP for Kelston says.

The guest list for the white parties was star-studded. But many famous friends are now distancing themselves from the disgraced rapper.

What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?

A Very Royal Scandal unpacks the lead up to the Newsnight interview in which Prince Andrew was forced to pick apart his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Video