Stories by Megan Whelan

The Martin Place siege lasted 16 hours and resulted in three deaths. But for Australian authorities, the saga is only just beginning.

Megan Whelan encounters a friendly side of the IT security community at the Kiwicon hacker convention.

The future of hobbit tourism, inside a hackers conference and actor/writer/director extraordinaire Taika Waititi.

A crackdown on blood and breath alcohol limits aims to reduce the road death toll over the holidays.

In this week's On The Dial we talk about animal welfare, raising awareness about men's mental health and wrapping up Flat3.

Phillip Hughes' death was remarkable not just for the circumstances, but for the change it might make to the sport of cricket.

Life on a zero-hour contract, women in prison, and bringing public bike shares to Christchurch.

A report into the Security Intelligence Service has raised embarrassing questions for both the Prime Minister, and former Labour Leader Phil Goff.

Our podcast this week covers rape culture and justice, misappropriation of tertiary funding, and Amanda Palmer on her new book.

Thumbs up emoji to Andrew Little and arms-crossed emoji to Roger Sutton.

Andrew Little is elected to the Labour Party leadership. We round up the reaction.

The Wireless podcast, hosted by Megan Whelan, featuring employment law, drug driving, and The Princess Bride.

The Government has made significant changes to employment law. What will they mean for young workers?

Opponents say the TPPA is shrouded in secrecy. Negotiators say that's how trade deals are done.

The looming referendum on New Zealand's flag may open up a wider debate our national identity.

Tens of thousands of students flood central Hong Kong in ongoing pro-democracy protest.

Sass, animated GIFs and up-to-date results: Elle Hunt and Megan Whelan live blog the election results.

Party leaders are asked what they'd do with the GCSB if they're elected Prime Minister.

Last ditch efforts to convince people how to vote aren't just for the politicians.

Whistleblower says mass surveillance is "unequivocally" being carried out on Kiwis. The PM denies it.

Saying you don't know enough is a poor excuse for not voting in the age of the internet.

What are the parties' policies on tertiary education.

It can be a little dull, but what parties plan to do with the economy is pretty fundamental to where you put your vote.

We hear from young voters, young non-voters, and the young people standing for Parliament in this year's election.