Identity
Japanese calligrapher receives Ambassador's Commendation
In this episode, we're talking to one of the recipients of this years Ambassador's Commendation Award from Embassy of Japan in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
Audio'Black transgender, non-binary and queer' population needs to be heard
Protesters have marched through Wellington's CBD, in solidarity with similar protests in the US and calling for better support for the black transgender and non-binary community in Aotearoa.
National leader condemn's backbencher's 'racist' press release
The National backbencher Hamish Walker has been pulled into line by his leader Todd Muller, over comments he made about New Zealanders returning from Asia. The Clutha-Southland MP put out a press… Audio
From Nepal to Nelson
In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
From Nepal to Nelson
In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
AudioCall for Kirikiriroa to be city's dual name along with Hamilton
The direct descendant of the hapū who lived at Kirikiriroa Pā has called for a dual name for Hamilton. Audio
Life, near death and healing with the light of history
Caroline Barron embarked on a search for her father's birth family in her new book, Ripiro Beach. She wanted to find out more about where she came from and who she is. But some of what she discovered… Audio
Statue 'stark reminder of devastating actions of colonial powers'
Some Waikato Māori say glorifying colonial-era figures with statues is a daily reminder of the devastating effects of British imperialism and its ongoing impacts. Video
Ngāi Tahu, Christchurch council commit to colonial monuments discussion
Christchurch City Council says it is working with Ngāi Tahu to ensure a balanced celebration of New Zealand's history is depicted throughout the city.
Opinion: Stark contrast between NZ's success and bitter divisions in US
New Zealand has got on top of Covid-19, ensuring a sense of normality, but for Americans like Nik Dirga it seems indecent to celebrate in the face of the stresses piling up in the US.
Māori mothers describe child welfare system as dangerous and brutal
Māori mothers of newborns involved with Oranga Tamariki say the child welfare system is dangerous, brutal and racist. Audio
Pacific Community reeling from NRL host's racist comments
The Pacific community are reeling at what they've called out as racist comments by an NRL personality and commentator in Australia. Australian Channel 9 rugby league personality Erin Molan has refuted… Audio
Anger and hope travel side by side after America's riots
An African-American pastor from George Floyd's community gives The Detail a special insight into what's happening there - and gives us hope for the future. Audio
Anger and hope travel side by side after America's riots
An African-American pastor from George Floyd's community gives The Detail a special insight into what's happening there - and gives us hope for the future.
AudioRecap: Black Lives Matter solidarity events see turnout of thousands
Thousands of New Zealanders today in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin took part in Black Lives Matter solidarity events.
'Humbled' by Queen's Birthday Honour
The world's first transgender mayor and MP has been awarded for her services to the LGBTQI community.
Claims Islamophobia rampant in NZ Indian community
There are accusations Islamophobia among New Zealand Indian's has never been more widespread. It comes after an Indian community leader resigned from Wellington's Justice of the Peace association… Audio
National Party's new front bench 'appalling' - Tau Henare
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The lack of diversity of the National Party's top team is raising eyebrows, and even a eliciting a modicum of mockery.
While three out of the top ranked MPs are women, there are no Maori MPs on the… Audio
Todd Muller responds to criticism over lack of diversity in National Party front bench
Only a few days into the job and already new National Party leader Todd Muller is discovering how combustible the top role can be.
Instead of being able to focus on a Covid-19 ravaged economy, he has… Audio
Māori political commentators on National Party front bench
The new National Party Leader Todd Muller has been criticised this week for putting only white faces on his re-jigged front bench.
The highest ranked Māori MP in his caucus is former Deputy leader… Audio
