Identity
PERE - High on Ingoingo
Maimoa Music crew member Pere Wihongi has released his first solo song 'High on Ingoingo' to encourage and inspire rangatahi. Pere speaks to Yadana Saw about being the brightest thing out of Herekino.
…Govt not delivering on gender rights: 'We have no protection under the law'
The Human Rights Commission is disappointed the government is not moving faster to provide explicit legal protection for people with diverse gender identities.
Why are companies getting themselves ticked off?
It's a good time to be in the tick certification business in New Zealand - and now there's a new one: the Gender Tick. Audio
Why are companies getting themselves ticked off?
It's a good time to be in the tick certification business in New Zealand - and now there's a new one: the Gender Tick.
AudioOpinion: Close-knit community Ravelry unravels racism
Fibre-craft social media platform Ravelry last week banned pro-Trump discussion in a move much celebrated by the community, knitter and blogger Tash Barneveld writes.
Bookmarks: Kahurangi Carter
Our Bookmarks guest today takes her role as an indigenous film maker very seriously, but having a Pakeha Mum and a Maori dad, being comfortable with her Maoriness wasn't always something that came… Audio
Treaty of Waitangi document sold for $31,000 to private collector
The buyer of what's thought to be the only remaining proof copy of an original Treaty of Waitangi proclamation of sovereignty says he's thrilled with the purchase. Spencer Scoular bought the rare… Video, Audio
World's indigenous people gather in New Zealand
Indigenous people from around the world have gathered in Waikato for what is being described as an historic conference.
Memorial service in Christchurch for four mosque attack victims
Hundreds of people from the Christchurch suburb of Hillmorton packed into the local high school hall on Sunday for a memorial service for four of their own.
The crowd heard from Muslim and non-Muslim… Audio
Ella Tennant: Referring to ships as 'she' is sexist
The Scottish Maritime Museum recently decided to adopt gender-neutral signage for its vessels, dropping "she" for "it" after two signs were vandalised. Ella Tennant, an English Language Teaching… Audio
Centenarian promotes her local library
When Hamilton City Libraries decided they wanted to do a video about the people who use their services, they knew they had to include Doris. Doris is a centenarian and spends many of her days at her… Audio
Tourism New Zealand to use home videos to showcase country
New Zealanders are invited to create promotional home videos for what Tourism New Zealand is calling its biggest campaign yet. Video
Three Minutes Max: Peter Elliott on what we should call ourselves
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Actor Peter Elliott on a topic that has been nagging away at him for a while now - what people from this country should… Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
The House - There are numerous people offering conversion therapy in New Zealand, something highlighted in a TV documentary last year and which sparked Max Tweedie's petition on behalf of Young Labour… Audio
Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
Botswana's High Court has ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners.
Samoa Fa'afafine Association protests censor of Elton John film
LGBTI rights advocates in Samoa are protesting against the censoring of the Elton John biopic Rocketman.
Muslim activist honoured for promoting diversity
The first Anjum Rahman heard about her Queen's Birthday Honour was in a letter in her mailbox from the Attorney General.
Canterbury youth mental health advocate pleased with honour
Doctor Sue Bagshaw has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to youth health. Audio
Rare voice for male sex abuse victims recognised
A Queen's Birthday Honour recipient hopes his award will bring the challenges faced by male sexual abuse survivors into the spotlight.
What is the link between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap?
Researchers have revealed links between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap. Audio
