For the 12% that don’t know what ‘the game’ is, don’t feel bad, even Massive’s editor Mason didn’t know! ‘The game’ is very simple.

With over 60 years’ experience, Massey University is a self-proclaimed world leader in distance education. But, as the distance community grows due to many factors, including Covid-19, the University's one-size-fits all approach to tertiary study is showing cracks.

The ‘heal your gut’ social media trend has taken over with chiseled bods and lettuce chips. But with the focus on aesthetic benefits, it's been forgotten that every body is different.

Te Tūao Tāwahi (Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)) is looking for recent graduates to take part in their UniVol programme, sending young adults to aid various Pacific Island communities. This opportunity sees candidates immersed in local communities for anywhere between six weeks and two years.

Although a global recession affects just about everybody, students are undoubtedly among those facing the brunt of it.

Styles said many dyslexic and neurodiverse New Zealanders either do not know they are affected or do their utmost to hide it – a situation not helped by the fact most New Zealand teachers are poorly equipped to identify and deal with dyslexic children.

Just five surgeries took place in 2020, 10 in 2021 and two this year. According to the Ministry of Health, out of the 359 referrals for a specialist assessment, 59 have had their first appointment.

“We want more biodiverse, interesting and quiet green spaces. At a philosophical level, it’s about learning to live in harmony with nature. It’s critical that we bring nature and birds back to the city.”

Whilst the majority of New Zealand political parties voted in favour of the 2020 Abortion Legislation Act and ultimately overruled its criminalization, it is still not guaranteed that our reproductive rights are wholly invincible.

Research shows that excessive engagement with social media has led to psychological stress and high-functioning anxiety in young adults.

Alex set UniQ up for success by running panels, entering rap battles and getting us a uniform and logo. The next year, I took over as president with two of my good friends Kezia Tubbs and Laya Mutton-Rogers, two excellent illustrators and members of the Aroace community.

A report, From Values to Riches 2022, revealed that 73 per cent of Kiwis expect their investments to be ethical or responsible but people generally do not know where their KiwiSaver is.

Cultural appropriation is a term most are familiar with from the fashion industry's infamous pop culture moments.

Coming to you live from Massive Magazine’s News Department, we have our top ten bite-sized news stories of the week!

Starting out at any new job is difficult, but imagine doing it with no guarantee that you will make an income, and no proper support network to pick you up if you stumble.

Unless you’re a doctor, donor or a serial killer, blood is something you’ve probably never given much thought about. However, for the thousands of recipients of blood donations each year, it is priceless.

So, what does this “backwards” (National leader Christopher Luxon), “brain drain” (ACT leader David Seymour), “balanced” (Finance Minister Grant Robertson) budget mean for us students? Are we a bit better off? Or still on the bones of our bums?

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In June last year, almost 90 per cent of schools and kura opted in to get free period products offered by the Government, but universities were left out.

For Massey students across the country, I’ve analysed exactly what the books you’ve read the most say about you.