Identity
Minister defiant after redrafting public service survey
The Public Service Minister Judith Collins insisted questions about a person's religion and gender identity be taken out of workforce survey done by independent Public Service Commission. Political… Audio
The $20 Challenge
Three people, one week and just $20 each of disposable income. In the second part of Why We Spend, Katy Gosset embarks on a money saving experiment to test her own spending triggers. Joining her for… Audio
US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month
The US Supreme Court's ruling this week cleared the way for a ban to take effect.
Why We Spend And How to Stop
Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a… Audio
Trans writer Torrey Peters on provocative new novel Stag Dance
Stag Dance, the latest novel from trans writer Torrey Peters, is made up of three short stories and the provocative titular tale of male loggers exploring their sexualities together. Audio
Workshop makes space for women, gender diverse people
The plan is to encourage those underrepresented in the trades to learn how to build, fix and make things.
Men raising good boys
What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out. Audio
'I will never attend an Anzac Day service at the Shrine again'
Analysis - The ugliness on display at Melbourne's war memorial has shaken the Aboriginal community, Indigenous veterans especially. Video
Trump asks US Supreme Court to enforce transgender military ban
The president in January signed an executive order that asserted transgender people were unable to meet the standards to serve in the armed forces.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick on proposed legislation to define 'woman'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Deputy Prime Minister has lost… Audio
Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview
The NZ First leader has mounted a defence of his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement. Audio
More Māori choosing to have tangihanga at home
The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Labour on NZ First's proposed legislation to define 'woman' in law
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill that would do away with what it calls the "woke ideology" around the subject of womanhood. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First proposes legislation to define 'woman' and 'man'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ First replaces bathroom bill for new focus on definition of 'woman'
New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".
The Pre-Panel for Thursday 17 April 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
How two very different faiths will be celebrating this holiday weekend
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.
Faith, hope and chocolate eggs
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
