Stories by Julian Vares

Children in slums, babies without limbs, and human trafficking. Christey West has seen the worst of it.

Three Indian students share their reasons for paying thousands of dollars to study in Aotearoa.

Thousands of Indian students come to study in New Zealand every year. The Wireless went to the source to find out why these young, ambitious people are coming to our shores.

Flocking Kiwis is a series about young New Zealanders living abroad and how they transition into life away from home.

A look into how young New Zealanders transition into life away from home.

A look into how young New Zealanders transition into life away from home.

Henry Hargreaves' career as a photographer has taken off in New York. He explains why that couldn't happen in New Zealand.

Sam Blakelock is a young New Zealander who has found his options wide open after winning the green card lottery.

A look at how young New Zealanders transition into life in The Big Apple.

A look at how young New Zealanders transition into life in The Big Apple.

Megan Whelan and Julian Vares head along to Southbridge’s first rugby game of the season to see how important the local club is to a small community.

Why do we like the beach so much? Hamish Parkinson tries to understand the attraction.

On a fleeting visit back to Christchurch to open for Lorde on her New Zealand tour, Josh Burgess of Yumi Zouma explores the city he once called home.

Chris Parker returns to Christchurch for his 24th birthday, and reflects on his home town's identity, as well as who he is in relation to it.

T’Nealle Joie thinks Christchurch is a perfect city for cycling. Videographer Julian Vares tagged along for her ride home.

A report has found that Christchurch is "undersupplied" for shopping malls. Hamish Parkinson and Julian Vares ask what this could mean for the culture of the city.

Christchurch locals reflect on the destruction of the city's CBD, and how it has changed what they value in a city.