Stories by Bella Craig

Surfing New Zealand is running free courses across Aotearoa

A member of a peer support network talks about the challenges faced by lifeguards, who are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder. Audio

A community-run group in Lower Hutt has been pulling together school stationery packages to donate to whānau. Audio

Being able to swim is often considered a life skill, but tough economic times are forcing many families to pull their children out of lessons.

First year students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in Canterbury University's halls of residence is at a peak.

Pushing for pay parity is one way that Aotearoa's first all-female owned and coached basketball team is trying to change the narrative of women's sport.

Young people on the benefit say they're barely surviving as they struggle to find work - while dealing with threat of losing their only source of income. Audio

The claim comes despite the government's recent crackdown on the sale of the gas for recreational use.

Fuelled by fitness and gym content online, some young men say they are turning to risky and illegal measures to change their appearance. Audio

Some stores RNZ spoke to say they won't sell the canisters to people asking for 'nangs' as they know they are using them as a way to get high. Audio

High rents, expensive groceries and parking costs have sucked life out of the city, Business owners say. Audio

People with full-time jobs are burning out because they're having to find second jobs to stay financially afloat. Audio

An Auckland mum of six says she can't afford to have her kids vaccinated against the flu now that it is no longer free. Audio

Online pre-loved clothing stores across the country say there has been a big increase in people wanting to sell their clothes. Audio

The boy clocked up $16,000 on his mum's credit card, a group raising the alarm about increasing child gambling says.

Tenants across the country say they are still living in homes that do not meet the healthy homes standards.

There's been an avalanche of demand for kai, but not enough money coming in to help. Audio

New Zealand's first surfboard library is putting out the call for your munted old board.

Some have found a way to get allowances up to $300 a week, even if they are already getting handouts from their parents.

A roll out of new, upgraded EFTPOS machines have been posing the awkward question. Audio

Students say they're constantly getting sick from cold, damp and mouldy flats for which they are paying exorbitant rents. Audio