Identity
'Inclusive' approach planned for gender, sexual identity questions within Census
Stats NZ has updated its guidelines for data collection on gender, sex and variations of sex characteristics.
High levels of bullying, depression and self-harm in rainbow youth
Rainbow young people are still facing higher rates of stigma and discrimination than their peers, according to new research.
Protesters back in Minneapolis after police fatally shoot 20yo black man Daunte Wright
Hundreds of protestors are back on the streets in the US state of Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of a black man on Sunday local time.
Daunte Wright, 20, was stopped for a traffic violation when… Audio
The anti-Asian sentiment bubbling below the surface
The spotlight being shone on anti-Asian attacks in America is spilling over to New Zealand, and has highlighted the fact that such sentiments lurk beneath the surface here too. Audio
The anti-Asian sentiment bubbling below the surface
The spotlight being shone on anti-Asian attacks in America is spilling over to New Zealand, and has highlighted the fact that such sentiments lurk beneath the surface here too.
AudioFiona Murphy: The Shape of Sound
Fiona Murphy is an award winning poet and essayist whose new memoir The Shape of Sound explores her experience of being deaf. She was in her first year of school when a hearing test confirmed she was… Audio
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
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.
AudioLife 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
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?
AudioGeorge 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
The fight over what representation looks like
The subject of Māori wards on local bodies brings out both passionate support and angry opposition.
AudioGovernment 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.
