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'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.

The Auckland recording studio breaking down barriers for young musicians
The programme aims to provide equal opportunities for creatives across Aotearoa. Video / Corey Fleming / @westallroad

Park Rd - Call Me Up
Park Rd performs Call Me Up. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only

Park Rd - Secrets
Park Rd performs Secrets. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only

Media strife: Up to 21 Film Commission staff set to lose roles; screen veteran calls for merger
One of the screen industry's biggest names believes it's time NZFC and NZ on Air merged.

Questions over $30m in public funding after Newshub axing bombshell
The restructuring of TV3 includes the end of commercially funded shows.

'There's no such thing as normal' - Exploring ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent gifts
At least 20 per cent of New Zealanders are classed as neurodiverse.

NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters' criticism, Seymour says media scrutiny ‘not quite plausible’
NZ On Air board member Andrew Shaw has resigned.

How beloved singer PJ Harvey inspired upcoming Kiwi band
The Kiwi band first teamed up after discovering their love for the global sensation.

"I'm a proud trans Māori woman - will Timaru welcome me home?"
In the series finale, Brady returns to her home town of Timaru.

Dirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance riders
Police have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.

Shaneel Lal: "My queerness was treated like a virus"
Herald columnist Shaneel Lal gives a younger perspective in episode 7 of TransGenerations

'Voice in my head tells me I have to do it': Young Kiwi shares OCD struggles
Research indicates the number of Kiwis with OCD could be as high as 80,000.

‘I could pass for a dude’ - why transgender men go almost unnoticed
Rhi describes her journey as a trans man in episode 6 of TransGenerations

'The letters aren't staying on the page': Kim Crossman on struggling with dyslexia
When the actor started on Shortland St, she found memorising lines overwhelming.

'It's really scary': Autistic gymnast on managing meltdowns at 10
Three years ago, Christchurch dad Rob and his wife Carla were at breaking point.

'It’s so intense in my head': Hayley Holt on her ADHD struggle
TVNZ star was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and says she does a lot of masking.

'I want to be like that': Trans veteran recalls the day she first saw Carmen
Gemmah tells her story as part of the Herald's TransGenerations series.

'Do you love your child? Keep loving them' - transgender veteran's advice for parents
Trans Kiwis tell their stories in an eight-part video series

Mum heartbroken after autistic son excluded from two schools
The classroom setting is almost impossible for Theo to cope with.

'I’m not the only one': Mum struggles to access support for autistic daughters
Education is central to any conversation around neurodiversity.