Racism
Alan Light on Nina Simone
Kim Hill talks to veteran music journalist Alan Light, former editor-in-chief for Vibe and Spin magazines, and author of books about Leonard Cohen, Prince, and the Beastie Boys. His new biography was… Audio
Real Housewives vs real research: in-depth journalism was the loser on the day
A rich nobody making a racist remark on a reality TV show most of us don't watch created a media frenzy this week. Meanwhile, a major journalistic investigation into racial bias in the justice system… Audio
Real Housewives vs real research: in-depth journalism was the loser on the day
A rich nobody making a racist remark on a reality TV show most of us don't watch created a media frenzy this week. Meanwhile, a major journalistic investigation into racial bias in the justice system…
AudioMāori face institutional bias, justice advocates say
Institutional bias remains in the police, justice advocates say, after figures suggested Pākehā were let off twice as often as Māori.
Call for institutional racism investigation
Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in the public sector.
Call for institutional racism inquiry
Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in the public sector. Audio
New Zealand midwives accused of racism
Allegations of racism and discrimination among New Zealand's midwives and staff in maternity care are raising concerns about cultural sensitivity in the workforce. Audio
What does it mean to be 'White Māori'?
Victoria University students, Kahu Kutia and Kayla Polamalu talk to Kathryn Ryan about growing up with two different identities in New Zealand, and about the term White Māori. They have Māori and… Audio
Anti-racism campaign asks for NZers' stories
New Zealanders will be appalled by the stories shared in the first nationwide campaign against racism, the Race Relations Commissioner says. Audio
Human Rights Commission launches racism campaign
The Human Rights Commission has launched New Zealand's first-ever nationwide anti-racism campaign and is asking people to share their experiences of racism. Audio
Growing up Afro Caribbean in Australia
On the face of it, writer Maxine Beneba-Clarke had a quintessential Aussie childhood. Growing up in suburban Sydney, riding in the family Ford Falcon, vegemite in the cupboard. She is the author of… Audio
The Art of Being Invisible - Helene Wong on Sinophobia
Learning the "art of being invisible" informed award winning writer Helene Wong's childhood experiences. For Helene, growing up Chinese in Wellington was about managing racism. Helene walks down… Audio, Gallery
The Art of Being Invisible - Helene Wong on Sinophobia
Learning the "art of being invisible" informed award winning writer Helene Wong's childhood experiences. For Helene, growing up Chinese in Wellington was about managing racism. Helene walks down…
AudioDavid Verrall: Richard "King Dick" Seddon
Kim Hill talks to Hokitika local historian David Verrall who is "infatuated" with Richard Seddon, and is involved in celebrations in November commemorating the life of "King Dick" on the Coast. Audio
Eva Orner: asylum seekers and detention centres
Kim Hill talks to Australian film director and producer Eva Orner, whose documentary Chasing Asylum, an exposé of the detention centres established by the Australian government on Nauru and Manus… Audio
Racist attacks rise in UK
Londoner Rishi Patel, one of many victims of racist attacks following the Brexit vote, says he fears that the EU referendum may have contributed to the increase. Video, Audio
Britain's Polish community hit by post Brexit xenophobia
As David Cameron heads to Brussels to talk to European leaders, Germany warns Britain there will be consequences for its decision to quit the EU. Meanwhile, attacks on immigrant communities in Britain… Audio
Police rebuff cricketer's racism accusations
West Indian cricketer Franklyn Rose's accusation New Zealand police racially stereotyped him and did not thoroughly investigate an attack on him is false, they say.
Xin and Tane
Budget 2016 contained some good news for three of our major arts organisations. The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra all received… Audio
Timothy Foster's white-only jury conviction overturned
A black man who has been on death row for almost 30 years has had his conviction by an entirely white jury effectively overturned by the US Supreme Court.
