Identity
Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
At the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, becoming a New Zealander
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa.
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andrew Clay and Cindy Mitchener discuss the announcement that greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand and a new report detailing… Audio
Misinformation, bigotry hamper sex ed lessons: Report
The Education Review Office says schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of relationships and sexuality lessons. ERO Education Evaluation Centre head Ruth Shinoda spoke to… Audio
Contrasting visions of national identity face off over Treaty principles
Analysis - And the implications for social cohesion and the quality of democratic debate are serious, Olli Hellmann writes.
Puberty blockers a medical decision not a political one
Analysis: The growing politicisation and rise in misinformation about their use for gender-affirming healthcare has resulted in bans and restrictions internationally.
Teen social media ban will be bad for marginalised people - activist
Despite bullying and harassment, social media can help young people find community, Shaneel Lal says.
NZ schools grow by nearly 20,000 students in 12 months
Nearly half of the growth - which was driven by immigration - occurred in Auckland.
Video series helping non-binary people find comfort
Where do I belong? It's a question every human being has to answer for themselves but one that can be especially painful for transgender people. Video, Audio
Betel nut chewing in Micronesia: a social and spiritual tradition
Opinion - Betel nut chewing was a social activity that played an important part in the daily lives of the early Micronesians, writes Raquel Bagnol.
How dominant is right-wing online culture?
Podcasters and Youtubers with millions of followers, situated outside of the mainstream, are dominating over traditionally liberal and arts media, according to The Times columnist James Marriot. Audio
Constitutional reform essential to tackle indigenous issues - GCC chair
Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says reviewing the country's 2013 Constitution "is obvious" to address the root causes of problems facing the indigenous population.
PNG woman says indigenous language 'so important to hold on to'
A Papua New Guinean woman on a journey to learn her native tongue says language weeks should only be a starting point.
Thousands join hikoi opposing Treaty Principles Bill
From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this… Audio
'Preserve, revitalise, and promote' PNG language
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is being celebrated in New Zealand for the first time.
Is this the most diverse school in New Zealand?
Knighton Normal School has 730 pupils. A third are from different countries, coming from 75 ethnicities. What makes it work?
Equality is a beautiful word
The outgoing Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo says there's no need for anyone to be hungry or homeless. Audio
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
'Māori have always insisted that they're there'
The story of Aotearoa is complicated, historian Michael Belgrave says in his new book: It's not always happy, but not always nasty either. Audio
