Janhavi Gosavi

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Extreme violence: Why teens are seeing it online

Extreme violence: Why teens are seeing it online

Murder, 9/11 footage and extreme accidents are some examples of real-world graphic violence that teenagers are exposed to online.

May 30 26May 30, 2026

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Uni halls were a rite of passage. Now they're a financial headache

Uni halls were a rite of passage. Now they're a financial headache

Halls of residence have been an important part of New Zealand universities for more than 100 years, but now seem to be out of reach for all but those from the most well-off backgrounds.

Nov 20 25November 20, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Let me convince you to vote in local elections

Let me convince you to vote in local elections

Re: News journalist Janhavi Gosavi is on a mission to convince you to vote in your local elections.

Sep 12 25September 12, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

NCEA: Teens tell us about the 'game' almost anyone can win

NCEA: Teens tell us about the 'game' almost anyone can win

The Government recently announced it wants to scrap NCEA, which has been widely criticised for being too flexible, vague and easy to 'game’. I asked current and former high school students what they think about NCEA and its potential replacement.

Sep 04 25September 04, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

I quit my smartphone for 2 years. It made me a social liability

Adam de Jong, 22, swapped his smartphone for a ‘dumb phone’ for two-and-a-half-years to fight his phone dependency. It worked but it also made him a “social liability”, he says.

Aug 05 25August 05, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

How homeschooled students are fighting "unfair" sports rules

How homeschooled students are fighting "unfair" sports rules

“Almost 4000 homeschool students around, New Zealand are excluded from sports at a college level.” Re: News journalist Janhavi Gosavi spoke to homeschooled students about why they think the current school sports rules are “unfair”.

Jul 16 25July 16, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

I have Tourette's, ask me anything

I have Tourette's, ask me anything

Oliver Dawson is a 20-year-old man who has been ticking since he was a kid. For Tourette’s Awareness Month, Re: News sat down with Oliver to ask him your questions.

Jun 13 25June 13, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

What's happening with sex education in New Zealand?

What's happening with sex education in New Zealand?

In New Zealand First’s 2023 election manifesto, the party said it wanted to “remove gender ideology from the curriculum” when it negotiated its coalition agreement. We asked students and teachers what they think about the proposed changes to sex ed.

May 15 25May 15, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Why some young women are chosing to be celibate

Why some young women are chosing to be celibate

Two young women sat down with me to explain why they're not interested in having sex.

Apr 29 25April 29, 2025

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

'Everyone knows your secrets': What it's like living in Greymouth

372 likes, 6 comments - @renewsnz on 24.02.2025: Greymouth locals tell us what’s hot (and what’s not so hot) in their small town. 🗺️ The Regions is a docuseries that gives a snapshot of the lives of regional rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Feb 23 25February 23, 2025

Post at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Hot or Not: Invercargill edition

Hot or Not: Invercargill edition

2,612 likes, 98 comments - @renewsnz on 09.02.2025 Invercargill locals tell us what’s hot (and what’s not so hot) in their region. 🗺️ The Regions is a docuseries that gives a snapshot of the lives of regional rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Feb 09 25February 09, 2025

Post at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Influenced: What social media made me buy

Influenced: What social media made me buy

I went out in central Wellington to ask young New Zealanders what social media has made them buy and how influencers make them feel. I then sat down with an expert to chat about online marketing and influencer culture.

Dec 23 24December 23, 2024

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

How are rising public transport costs impacting students?

1,968 likes, 36 comments - @renewsnz on 04.06.2024 “I spend more money on transport than anything else.”

Jun 04 24June 04, 2024

Post at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Māori and Pasifika spaces on campus: What do students think of them?

4,051 likes, 125 comments - @renewsnz on 08.05.2024 What do students think about Māori and Pasifika designated spaces on campus? I went to Victoria University of Wellington’s Kelburn campus to find out.

May 08 24May 08, 2024

Post at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Meet the medieval knights of rural New Zealand

Meet the medieval knights of rural New Zealand

Every year, the small Manawatū town of Levin puts on a medieval fair, where people dress up, knights in armour sword-fight, and musicians play traditional music. I went to check out the culture and community of this niche, but thriving, subculture.

Mar 06 24March 06, 2024

Video at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

Are dating apps going out of fashion?

Are dating apps going out of fashion?

968 likes, 9 comments - @renewsnz on 17.02.2024 “The older you get, the less useful dating apps get”.

Feb 17 24February 17, 2024

Post at Re: News (Television New Zealand)

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