Identity
Does a lawnmower sound male? Students investigate gender stereotypes in commercial radio
Blue for boys, pink for girls. Commercial products for children are often very gendered. But what about commercial radio? Students at the NZ Broadcasting School investigate. Audio
Hoani Lambert discusses leaving Oranga Tamariki role
Hoani Lambert has resigned from his role as deputy chief executive of Oranga Tamariki, but he says it is not in protest of his chief executive.
The head of Oranga Tamariki, Grainne Moss, has come… Video, Audio
Green MP Teanau Tuiono weaves whakapapa through maiden speech
Tuiono has challenged MPs to reimagine and create a world to ensure a future for the next generation, in his first speech as a member of Parliament. Video
The marks of a traditional Samoan tattoo are more than skin deep
Traditional marks of identity still exercise their power today Audio
When 'sorry' matters
Stuff this week issued a public apology for its portrayal of Māori - how significant was the move? Audio
When 'sorry' matters
Stuff this week issued a public apology for its portrayal of Māori - how significant was the move?
AudioDown Syndrome Association welcomes new dolls at Kmart
A major retail chain's decision to stock dolls with Down Syndrome means children will have better access to toys that reflect them; according to one advocacy group.
The dolls will join the K-mart… Video, Audio
Enabling diversity: Media needs to reframe disability too
Opinion - Simplistic, stereotyped, voyeuristic and ableist media representations of disabled people can be replaced by complex, nuanced, thought-provoking stories instead, writes Áine Kelly-Costello.
Inside Out | Episode 1: Josh Davies
Josh Davies is a stand-up comedian, a proud cat dad, and he only has about 15% vision in his one good eye. Not to worry—navigating Auckland city life with just four senses sounds easy, right? Video
Inside Out | Episode 2: Alicia Kapa
Alicia Kapa juggles part-time work, studying for her Bachelor’s, and the odd skydive. She also uses a power chair because she has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. How does she fit it all in? Video
Inside Out | Episode 3: Pieta Bouma
Pieta Bouma moved into a new flat and started her first year at Auckland Uni. A year ago, she broke her back in Ecuador. She’s adjusting to a different way of life and embracing a new community. Video
Inside Out | Episode 4: Jess Coles-Hart
Jesse Coles-Hart has started his first paid job as an assistant baker, but he still makes time for the gym and basketball with his mate Benny. He shares what it’s like to have Down syndrome. Video
Inside Out | Episode 5: Rachel Berry
Rachel Berry lives with her flatmates in Christchurch, where they’re often out exploring. Three out of four in their house are deaf, so at home they use New Zealand Sign Language. Video
Hawke's Bay Regional Council boss stands Māori ward decision
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council chair says "bring it on" after hearing talk of councillors investigating a motion of no confidence in his leadership.
In a contentious result, councillors voted to… Audio
Pablo Matera stripped of Argentina captaincy
Pablo Matera has been stripped of the Argentina captaincy and suspended along with two team-mates for "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments in historical social media posts.
The Argentine Rugby… Audio
Winning a title through transition - making trans history in NZ
The first transgender contestant to compete in the Miss New Zealand pageant talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about her journey with identity, gender reassignment and winning the Miss Intercontinental NZ… Audio
Winning a title through transition - making trans history in NZ
The first transgender contestant to compete in the Miss New Zealand pageant talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about her journey with identity, gender reassignment and winning the Miss Intercontinental NZ…
AudioInside Outside | Trailer
Inside Outside is a video blog that allows disabled Kiwi youth an avenue to share about their condition, what it means to them, and how it affects them and their immediate family and friends. Video
'My phone never explodes more than during pride month'
For RNZ series HERE WE ARE, Te Manahou Mackay discusses tokenism in the modeling industry and being trans in te ao Māori. Video
Breaking Silence | Trailer 1
In this compelling series, we open wide the issue of domestic abuse in New Zealand, changing the way you think about violence against women. Video