Identity
“I’m Not Racist, but...” Understanding Racism & Anti-racism
An analysis of racism from Dr Mahdis Azarmandi at the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Audio
Commonwealth Games 2026 axing: 'Does that spell the end of it?'
The relevance of the Commonwealth and the future of the Commonwealth Games are under scrutiny after Victoria pulled the plug on the 2026 event.
Apple's new voice replicator can bypass bank voice authentication
A new accessibility tool set to roll out across Apple devices can replicate a user's voice with enough accuracy to bypass banking recognition systems. Audio
2 cultures come together at marae ahead of Women's World Cup
Two cultures came together as as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Turangawaewae Marae at Ngaruawahia. But even the combination of waiata and… Audio
Deputy Prime Minister receives traditional Samoan tatau
Carmel Sepuloni has taken part in one of Samoa's oldest traditions, considered a rite of passage for many Pacific women.
Iconic and empty
Waitomo Hotel. Chateau Tongariro. Rotorua Museum and the Blue Baths.
Across central New Zealand many iconic historic buildings are sitting empty while their owners, both private and public, grapple… Audio
BSA issues new guidance on media coverage of gender identity issues
Complaints relying on transphobic stereotypes were unlikely to succeed, the regulator said.
Self-identification law kicks in
A law change allowing New Zealand citizens to change their registered sex on their birth certificate has kicked in from today.
Rainbow rangatahi share stories of abuse and discrimination in state care
Several of the interviewees spoke about physical and emotional abuse, with some who lived in a youth residence confined to their rooms when they tried to discuss their sexuality and gender identities.
Redefining masculinity to help men thrive
While it's beautiful that we're redefining what it means to be a man, the change process is leaving many young men confused and vulnerable to harmful influence, says Sydney-based Kiwi Dr Kieran… Audio
"We got there in the end" - Vukan Cavor on life in Montenegro
In the events in the early 1990s after the collapse of Yugoslavia Vukan Cavor's family to fled to Aotearoa. In this Voices episode we meet Vukan about keeping up his connection to his home country of… Audio
Māori-Samoan dancer to shake up the stage with K-pop legends Blackpink
The future is looking rosy for Auckland dancer Isaiah Reid. Video
Ageing in Aotearoa, new findings from the longitudinal study
The findings of the longest running longitudinal study of ageing in Aotearoa have just been released as a book. The study, followed the same groups of people aged between 55 and 90 over 18 years. Audio
Ministry for Ethnic Communities defended after ACT promises to abolish it
Priyanca Radhakrishnan claims the interests of ethnic communities would be "under threat" if ACT and National form the next government.
LGBTQ state of emergency declared in US
Florida, Tennessee and Texas have been named by campaigners as the most hostile states towards the LGBTQ community.
Why a good-enough job should be enough for a good life
Who you are is more than what you do. Your job is not your identity says journalist Simone Stolzoff. He sees too many people pouring their energy and effort into the job first, and everything else… Audio
'Aotearoa and Bharat' - new manuscript on historical Indian-Maori links
In this episode, we look back at the historical ties between tangata whenua and Indian settlers in New Zealand, through NZOM Professor Edwina Pio's latest research. Audio
'You can't speak what you can't hear': How sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages
Elite sports people are leading the way with their use in public of te reo Māori and Pacific languages, Dion Enari and Sierra Keung write.
Coming out in a black jersey: Campbell Johnstone and Honey Hireme-Smiler
NZ Rugby has put "a stake in the ground" to make clear its support for the rainbow community, two openly gay national representatives say.
Reconciling worlds - vocalist Briar Prastiti
In this episode, composer and vocalist Briar Prastiti talks about bridging her two worlds through her music - Greece and New Zealand. Audio
