Zoë Mills

Guest writer

Zoe Mills is a freelance writer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, with a particular interest in culture, social issues and politics.

From left, J Williams, Kids of 88 and Annah Mac (Photos: Getty Images; design: Tina Tiller)

In search of New Zealand’s lost pop icons

Because the people yearn for Dane Rumble.

By Zoë Mills | 14th February, 2026

All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best

All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best

Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the capital, which one is the best?

By Zoë Mills | 19th April, 2024

Mental health apps are part of the solution, but the contexts that create mental distress matter too Image: Tina Tiller

How social media is exposing the cracks in our mental health system

Shocking videos of bleak facilities and heartbreaking tales of rejection are prompting others to come forward.

By Zoë Mills | 1st September, 2021

Voices of Hong Kong NZ: Immigrants’ messages for the protestors back home

Voices of Hong Kong NZ: Immigrants’ messages for the protestors back home

While the protests continue in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong diaspora looks on with fear, anger, solidarity and hope.

By Zoë Mills | 12th September, 2019

Students march through the streets of Wellington during the climate strike. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

‘We’re striking because we’re terrified’: a student on the second climate strikes

Zoe Mills is a 17 year old high school student and one of thousands who joined the global climate strikes. She explains why her generation feel this moment so acutely.

By Zoë Mills | 26th May, 2019