Identity
In a time of feminism, is a group of boys being destructive due to nature or nurture?
How has feminism changed the way we raise boys and how is it changing the men they grow into? Emily Writes, Salvatore Gargiulo, Dr Annette Henderson and Kath Akuhata-Brown talk to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Dreaming of a future for Pakeha and Māori – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This sixth and final episode is entitled How might it be? Audio
Standing upright here involves using both feet – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This fifth episode is entitled The New Community. Audio
Failed census has far reaching consequences
Getting the census right is important, not just for electoral boundaries but for a host of government funding decisions. Why has it been such a disaster this time around? Audio
We Pakeha need to get our history right – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This fourth episode is entitled Hearing the full story. Audio
NZ Fashion Week’s secret plan to bring big tobacco to the catwalk
Several labels turned down a proposal that would have seen a multinational cigarette manufacturer pay their fees and venue costs, The Spinoff's business editor Maria Slade reports.
Being Pakeha means what? It means being uneasy – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This first episode introduces the themes he'll go on to tease out in the other programmes. Audio
Steven O'Meagher: The Story of Rugby
Producer and director Steven O'Meagher's spent a lot of time on the road to interview 99 people across 20 countries for his new series, The Story of Rugby. Audio, Gallery
First person: Te reo Māori is simple in comparison to English
RNZ journalist Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was about to catch a plane when a worker saw her name and asked, how on earth did you spell that as a kid? It wasn't the first time.
Cold is Gold
Broadcaster Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about bad news, good men and the very best fried chicken. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
Jonna Mendez: Master of disguise
Jonna Mendez is the former CIA Chief of Disguise. She once fooled the President of the United States with a mask so realistic, he had no idea who she was. Audio
Fee removed for changing sex on birth certificate
People wanting to change their sex on their birth certificate will no longer be charged a fee.
Challenging gender norms & the threat of female sexuality
Professor Ciara Cremin explores the politics of cross-dressing and gender identity in both her personal and her professional life. Audio
Our Changing World for 1 August 2019
The politics of cross-dressing and gender identity, and the chemical element molybdenum. Audio
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower: Marilyn Waring
Author, economist and recovering politician Marilyn Waring talks to host James Nokise about activism, feminism and the etiquette of eating fried dumplings.
Australia's new visa rules 'will lead to a lot more angst'
Under Australia's new visa requirements, New Zealanders who have committed crimes will face anxiety and uncertainty over their fate in the country, an advocate says.
Emails show Islamic Women's Council's concerns ignored
Emails between the Office of Ethnic Communities and the Islamic Women's Council show the Office effectively ignored the Council's concerns about violence against Muslims for more than two years.
Days… Audio
Meeting Meng
In this episode of Voices; we get to know our new Race Relations Commissioner. Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon. Audio
Telling the full story of Cook's arrival in Aotearoa
Fifty years ago a very British-style ceremony marked the bicentennial of Captain Cook's arrival in Aotearoa. This year for the 250th, Māori have found their voices and will tell their version of… Audio
Joris de Bres joins critics of inquiry into mosque attacks
A former Race Relations Commissioner is adding his voice to critics of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the mosque attacks in Christchurch.
Joris de Bres says he was invited to meet with the… Audio
