An exclusive investigation into the undercover world of vegan dogs

There’s a new movement in the dog community – veganism. But are dogs being forced to forego meat against their will? Emily Writes met some dogs to get into the (meat-free) bones of the matter. Buddy* is a six-year-old golden labrador. He’s extremely interested in balls and has a PHD in Owner Behaviour at Canine … Read more

Inside Arbonne, the multi level marketing scheme taking over your Facebook feed

After an attempt to recruit her as an Arbonne rep, Holly Bagge delves into the dark art of direct selling and what it takes to earn a white Mercedes. “What would you do with an extra $5,000 per month?” she asks us, scrolling through slides of beaming women and infographics on her iPad. My friend … Read more

But what about boil up? How Māori are embracing veganism

Vegan, kaimanga, kapa kaiota, whekana – whatever you call it, a movement towards a harm free, plant-based lifestyle is being championed by Māori looking to protect Papatūānuku.  Across Aotearoa, people are ditching dairy and moving away from meat in an effort to live healthier and more sustainable lives. Plant-based diets are becoming more popular, and … Read more

Why does everyone hate vegans?

Despite mounting evidence that going meat-free is a pretty good idea, vegans remain the butt of many a joke at best and a target for outright hostility at worst. What’s with the bad rep? More and more people are adopting plant-based diets in Australia and other western nations. But also seemingly on the rise is … Read more

Huge if true: Are avocados and almonds really not suitable for vegans?

According to a theory that’s gained traction online, vegans should be spurning smashed avo and an almond milk flat white at brunch this weekend. But an Oxford ethics professor says it’s not so simple…   A video recently doing the rounds on Facebook included a segment from the BBC comedy quiz show QI. The video asks … Read more