Identity
NZ's Fijian-Indians want to be recognised as Pasifika, not Asians
Fijian-Indians living in New Zealand are opposing moves by the government to classify them as Asians and not Pacific Islanders.
NZ's Fijian-Indians challenge 'Asian' label
Fijian-Indians living here are opposing their official classification as Asians and not Pacific Islanders.
The 2018 Census shows just over 15,000 people identify with the Fijian-Indian ethnic group -… Audio
Postponed Rainbow Parade finally gets chance to dazzle
Organisers of Auckland's Rainbow Parade say they are hopeful "third time will be the charm" as the event goes ahead today.
The transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaking barriers
A long white shawl on her head, Rani Khan gives daily Koran lessons at Pakistan's first transgender-only Islamic religious school, which she set up herself using her life savings.
Proud and out - Ives Rose
What does celebrating Pride month mean to a former refugee whose journey coming out ended up even shaping their career? Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Ives Rose. Audio
Life without a queen - what NZ could look like
After the Markle Debacle and Andrew's murky associations, you couldn't blame Aotearoa for saying goodbye to the Crown. But what would a queen-free country look like constitutionally? Audio
George Floyd: Policeman's trial delayed, protests continue
Judges have delayed the high-profile trial of a white policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd.
Prosecutors say Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly eight minutes.
The trial was… Audio
The fight over what representation looks like
The subject of Māori wards on local bodies brings out both passionate support and angry opposition. Audio
Government called to include queer people in developing conversion therapy ban
The government is being accused of failing Māori and Pasifika queer people by not involving them directly in the development of new law.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has committed to passing… Audio
Campaigner for ending conversion therapy seeks greater role
A campaigner for ending conversion therapy says queer communities should be involved with the designing of a new law now.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has commited to passing legislation to ban gay… Audio
Moriori Treaty settlement passes first reading
Moriori were filled with relief and emotion yesterday as the first reading of their Treaty settlement was passed in Parliament.
Kiwis show their stuff at Masters Games
Almost five thousand athletes --many grey at temple and even more tight of muscle - have been put through their paces at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week.
Participants aged… Audio
Waitangi Day: The hope my ancestors had for this country
First Person: When I was at kura, basking in my reo and the mātauranga of my tūpuna, it was something my ancestors must have dreamed about, writes Te Aniwa Hurihanganui.
Waitangi Festival to proceed as planned
The annual Waitangi Festival will go ahead as planned, with extra health measures in place to mitigate Covid-19 risks.
A long-dead Anglican missionary shows us how to be Pakeha today, says John Bluck
In a talk specially recorded for RNZ, John Bluck puts forward the case that the life of a forgotten Victorian missionary, Charles Reay, is a good role model for Pakeha in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Audio
'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
Sophie, the Grammy-nominated experimental pop musician and producer, has died aged 34 following a "sudden accident" in Athens.
What does it mean to be a modern Kiwi man?
A new podcast is tackling the weighty issue of what it means to be a man in New Zealand in 2021. The six-part series talks to a number of men from diverse backgrounds about masculinity, and the… Audio
Celebrations at Rātana pā underway
Annual celebrations at Rātana pā are getting underway with a smaller group of attendees, who hope the church's internal issues can be resolved before the next major hui.
Councillor disgusted by comments over reo Māori karakia at Grey Power meeting
A councillor will take a complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner after his use of the Māori language to perform a karakia at a Grey Power meeting was labelled an "insult".
Survey reveals higher risk of sexual violence for gay, lesbian or bisexual people
Gay, lesbian or bisexual people are more than twice as likely to suffer from sexual violence or family harm than their heterosexual counterparts. Audio
