Identity
Wild West Festival activities 'further entrench racist stereotypes'
Organisers of the Waimamaku Wild West Festival in the Far North have apologised for promoting the event using people dressed as cowboys and pretending to shoot Native Americans.
City's Waitangi Day honour: 'It has huge significance in terms of our identity'
Queenstown will today host Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi commemorations for the first time.
Ghazwan Alsharif: From Baghdad to the Bay
The true story of how a former Iraqi translator for the US, accused of being a double agent, managed to forge a new identity as an openly gay man in San Francisco. During the Iraq War, Ghazwan… Audio
Latin American Fiesta - Next big thing?
In this episode of Voices; Latin American celebrations could be the next big drawcard for the region. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Man petitions to make 'Aotearoa' official, alongside 'NZ'
It's on our passports, cash, signs, and it's in our anthem. But when it comes to the official name of this country, we're just plain old New Zealand. Danny Tahau Jobe has launched a petition to change… Video, Audio
Polyfest preparations underway early
In this episode of Voices; preparations begin early for the annual cultural festival, Polyfest in Auckland city. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Thousands protest Australia Day legacy
Thousands of protesters have demanded the abolition of today's national holiday showing a deep division over celebrations that mark the birth of modern Australia.
Girls Rock! Camp expands to Wellington
An Auckland music camp designed to bring more women into the music industry is about to start in the capital. Audio
Where is Hill Park? Manurewa community fights for place on map
A small south Auckland community is fighting to put itself on the map - literally. Hill Park in Manurewa has been around since at least the sixties but according to offical maps there's no such place… Audio
'It's about getting all our iwi together ... to remind them to come home'
More than 100 people have paddled down the Whanganui River between marae, learning about the river and refreshing their connections to it.
Eyebrows raised over top Maori baby names
The top Maori girls name Mia has raised eyebrows over whether it can be classified a Maori name, with one reo expert saying that a number of the names could be from different cultural origins. A Maori… Audio
Never ask a boy 'why?'
Science communication student Mary Rabbidge takes a look at the brains of teenage boys, to find out why they behave the way they do. Audio
Kīwaha - Give it a go! Episode 4
Kīwaha/Give it a go! A chance to learn a few super simple sayings in te reo Maori that you can use in your everyday conversations. Produced by Shannon Haunui-Thompson and Guyon Espiner. Video, Audio
Auckland Pride Parade members vote to keep board
Hundreds of Auckland Pride Parade members have voted to keep its board, after it faced a vote of no confidence for preventing uniformed police at next year's event. Audio
Peter Fraser discusses Fonterra's potential Tip Top sale
Fonterra has signalled it might sell Tip Top as it's not willing to invest the amount needed to keep the company profitable - sparking concerns an overseas buyer might lap it up. The move has outraged… Audio
'We have a mandate' - Pride chair Cissy Rock
Hundreds of members of the organisation Auckland Pride have voted to keep the board in office, after it faced a no-confidence motion for banning uniformed police at next year's Pride Parade. At a… Audio
Tip Top sale not smart for Fonterra - marketing expert
A marketing expert warns selling Tip Top isn't a smart financial move for Fonterra and could see a repeat of the Cadbury factory saga in Dunedin. Fonterra is looking at off-loading the popular… Audio
Auckland Pride board wins vote after police uniform controversy
Hundreds of Auckland Pride Parade members have voted to keep its board, after it faced a vote of no confidence for banning uniformed police at next year's event. At a charged meeting in Auckland last… Audio
Auckland Pride board survives no confidence vote
Hundreds of members of Auckland Pride voted last night to keep their board. The Board, which runs the Pride festival and parade, had risked being dumped if they lost a no-confidence vote last night… Audio
China's disappearing Uyghurs
In this episode of Voices; we chat to some Uyghurs who claim persecution and human rights violations by China is rife and there are warnings for New Zealand to be careful. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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