Identity
Jenny Rockwell: Southern Gothic slam poet putting New Zealand on the map
Jenny Rockwell's debut poetry collection follows her personal growth from growing up in a church community to embracing queer joy. Audio
Queer film collective aims to dismantle hierarchies
"Film should be a creative and collaborative experience," a New New co-founder says.
Samadiana Fariz helping shift the stereotype for Islamic women
As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand introduces Samadiana Fariz, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly… Audio
Security concerns rise over Paris Pride ahead of elections
The parade comes ahead of the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could bring the far-right to power.
Māori-Chinese New Zealanders embrace their mixed heritage
As New Zealand celebrates Matariki, mixed generations reconnect with their roots.
How women can thrive in midlife
Women in midlife should "embrace" it and see it as a positive time of transition, health journalist and author Niki Bezzant says. Audio
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Chinese community disappointed about timeframe of five-year parent visitor visa
An immigration advisor says if Immigration New Zealand is only going to start to work on the visa next year, people may even be lucky to see it being introduced next year.
Thailand approves landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriages
The move clears the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
Maori journalists lament AM TV show shutdown
Maori journalists say the impending closure of Newshub's AM on July 5 will put back progress made in recent years in getting more reo on the airwaves. Audio
Inaugural Marlborough Pride festival
Hundreds turn out for Marlborough's inaugural rainbow Pride festival. RNZ's Anna Chinn reports. Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy Audio
Why Chinese migrants change their names
Reporter Ke-Xin went through five names before coming back to her original one. Audio
Why Chinese migrants change their names when they emigrate
We often have multiple layers of names and nicknames for different groups and situations. But increasingly many Chinese given those as a child are choosing - when they grow up - to revert back to… Audio
Amanda Montell's new book on surviving the information overload
Every generation has its own brand of crisis. As far as writer, linguist, and podcaster Amanda Montell is concerned, celebrity worship, conspiracy theories and a tad of mysticism is a crisis. She says… Audio
Hundreds protest outside controversial conference in Wellington
At least 500 people gathered on Saturday for a pro-trans solidarity rally in central Wellington.
Controversial event at Te Papa to go ahead
It's organised by Inflection Point NZ to stop what it calls "gender indoctrination and medicalisation" of children. Speakers inlcude Brian Tamaki and former National MP Simon O'Connor
How will New Zealand be recorded in the future?
Stats NZ chief executive Mark Sowden talks to Emile Donovan about the challenges and opportunities in the lead up to Census 2028. Audio
Stephen Cave: Why living forever would be a curse
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world. Video, Audio
Te Papa assessing whether to allow anti-trans conference
Wellington's mayor says she's deeply concerned the rhetoric being discussed at the event will be harmful to the trans and queer community.
