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Our people's choice is wrapping up now, as we've reached the semi-finals. 42 of the 46 submitted theme options have now been eliminated.
"We have Scamilton at home."
When a national broadcaster frames tragedy through a lens of transphobia, students speak back. Here, members of UoA’s Rainbow community respond to RNZ’s article with anger, grief, and a call for accountability.
Which themes will advance to the semi-finals? You vote, you decide!
A review of Glory Whole, by Grecco Romank and Copper MaeSteal.
Craccum takes a closer look at the backlash against RNZ’s recent article on the death of a transgender teenager, unpacking the ethical concerns it has raised, the public response, formal complaints, and RNZ’s response.
The fight continues today with Round 3, where 6 themes will advance to the quarter-finals.
From absurd ancient satire to searing courtroom drama, The Golden Ass and Prima Facie prove that one-person shows can pack a punch. Each vulnerable and powerful performance offers bold, distinctive takes on justice, identity, and the human condition.
The main People's Choice theme tournament resumes now! Vote in Round 2!
In an unforgettable evening of Kiwi songwriting, powerhouse vocals, and genre-blending artistry, legend Sir Dave Dobbyn and guests delivered a concert that felt more like a homecoming despite being his first show at Auckland Town Hall.
Decide whether 2075 Edition, History Edition or Things That Can Fit Inside A Mug Edition will re-enter the People's Choice theme tournament!
Aotearoa
It's time to give back to Aotearoa's queer community and I'll tell you exactly how to do it. No more excuses, only action!
Craccum
Continuing from yesterday's carnage in the voting tournament for Issue #8 of Craccum 2025 (People's Choice), a further 5 themes have now been permanently eliminated.
"[...]they put their head out of the water, and they breathe."
Fine Art
Daegan Wells Exhibition Review. Free to visit at the Gus Fisher Gallery, 6th June – 30th August 2025, Tuesdays to Fridays; 10 am – 5 pm. Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm. At 74 Shortland Street.
Craccum
Following up from yesterday's update on the voting tournament for Issue #8 of Craccum 2025 (People's Choice), 11 of the original 46 proposed themes have now been permanently eliminated from the running following yesterday's vote:
In-Depth
Rodrigo Duterte, the sexist macho-fascist who told soldiers to shoot female rebels in their vaginas… advised Netanyahu to flatten Gaza into “the biggest cemetery in the world.” Mad minds think alike.
Craccum
Following up from Monday's announcement that the voting tournament had begun for Issue #8 of Craccum 2025 (People's Choice), 23 of the original 46 proposed themes were voted out of the main tournament and knocked into the 1st loser bracket.
Interview
Xanthe Dobbie and Harriet Gilles, co-creators of the cult hit Queer PowerPoint, call on all nerdy queers and charactersfor a night of star-wipes and swan-transitions as part of F.O.L.A [AKL].
UOA
Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has handed in her resignation.
Film Review
Or how this 2025 live-action remake embraces its CGI qualities as a valid form of digital myth-making.
Craccum
The first round of our People's Choice theme vote starts now!
A reflection on the loneliness and strength of womanhood, this piece weaves personal memory with Taiwan’s forgotten feminist history.