Identity
Tokyo Olympics: Trans athletes facing climate where they don't feel safe speaking to media - Expert
A transgender expert says she can understand Laurel Hubbard's reluctance to speak to media, in the wake of the Kiwi weightlifter's debut at the Olympic games.
Hubbard made Olympic history last night… Audio
Tokyo Olympics: Laurel Hubbard makes history
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history at the Tokyo Olympics last night.
Her Olympic campaign was over quickly when she failed her three attempts in the snatch at the Tokyo Games.
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Advocates question if conversion therapy ban goes far enough
Advocates are questioning whether new legislation to make conversion therapy a criminal act goes far enough.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi introduced the legislation on Friday after a long campaign to… Audio
“I make no apology for writing what I called the Māori Sublime” – Witi Ihimaera
Master storyteller Witi Ihimaera talks with Jacinta Ruru about Navigating the Stars: Māori Creation Myths, in which he explores Māori history and identity through its mythology. Audio
'The ideal will be when ... no one cares about people's gender'
Argentina rolled out identification cards on Wednesday for non-binary citizens, who neither identify as male nor female, allowing them to use "x" in their important national ID document and passports…
Royal Commission into Abuse: Umbrella terms for Pacific people labelled degrading, insensitive
The umbrella term Pacific Islander or Polynesian has been criticised as degrading and insensitive.
Researcher, Dr Seini Taufa, who is a New Zealand-born Tongan, says the names are not indigenous… Audio
Kiribati Language Week marked with dance and sport
Kiribati Language Week ended on Saturday, with groups across the country gathering in South Auckland for a dance and sports face-off.
The motherland might be 4,000 kilometres away, but that didn't… Audio
Turkey condemns European Union allowing headscarves ban
Decision on headscarves called dangerous towards Muslim women in Europe.
Breaking the homogeneity of 'Asian': Report on inequities among students
Voices - A new report on Asian students' health and wellbeing finds explores their experiences of lack of safe spaces, "achievement pressure", poverty, mental health, and discrimination. Audio
Christchurch boys respond to sexual harassment survey
There's a call to better educate young men and boys to quit the cat-calls, locker room talk and the sharing of nude photos and videos. It follows the release last week of a survey of sexual assault… Audio
Breaking gender stereotypes in the fishing industry
Tamzin Henderson is breaking gender stereotypes in the fishing industry. With her sister Lana, Tamzin runs a boat chandlery and fishing supply shop in Blenheim, the only female-run store of its kind… Audio, Gallery
When the blinkers come off - leaving Gloriavale
After 50 years of a closed community on the West Coast, more and more people are leaving Gloriavale. Audio
When the blinkers come off - leaving Gloriavale
After 50 years of a closed community on the West Coast, more and more people are leaving Gloriavale.
AudioIndia Oxenberg on escaping the NXIVM cult
The signs were there, but for seven years, India Oxenberg got sucked deeper and deeper into the NXIVM cult.Her mother, Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg tried everything to get her out. India talks… Audio
Inside Out | Episode 7: Henry Stilwell
Henry Stilwell is a student who lives with Williams syndrome. He also has another identity: Lil Henry the rapper! Video
Inside Out | Episode 8: Cory Newman
As the lead singer of his band, Cory must work with his cerebral palsy to perform for an audience. Video
Inside Out | Episode 9: Eamon Wood
Eamon is more mobile than many, modifying his handcycle to tow his wheelchair. Video
Inside Out | Episode 10: John Scott
John's autism means he finds it easier to access a digital world, so hosting his own radio show helps him get out and about. Video
Inside Out | Episode 6: Sarah Dalton
Sarah is one of the most charismatic people in her community. Living with CHARGE syndrome means accessibility is extra important. Video
Ngāti Hine kaumātua: 'We will change our tikanga but not for Judith's sake'
Changes to tikanga allowing wāhine to speak at Waitangi will not be for the sake of National Party leader Judith Collins, Ngāti Hine kaumātua have said.
