Identity
Hawaiian artist speaks on indigenous sovereignty
Hawaiian artist speaks on indigenous sovereignty. Audio
Angélique Kidjo: genre-defying music superstar
Multi Grammy award winning Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. Her career spans four decades and her music is a fusion of… Audio
Aliya Danzeisen: becoming Muslim
Lawyer, linguist and teacher Aliya Danzeisen converted to Islam as an adult four months before 9/11. Today, Aliya is the national co-ordinator and spokesperson for the Islamic Women's Council, and a… Audio
Trailer: Nellie's Baby
Kirsty Johnston follows Sarah as she hunts for her biological mother, who turns out to have been an institutionalised mental health patient in Porirua Hospital. And that's only the start of the story.
…Chelsea Winstanley: 'I was married to someone who was on their own buzz'
The Award-winning film producer opens up to Anika Moa about life, love and following her own path in the first episode of a new RNZ podcast.
Luxon makes swift exit from Big Gay Out after Gaza protest
The Prime Minister earlier told press how much he enjoyed attending the Pride festival each year.
'A day of joy' - Greece legalises same-sex marriage
It becomes the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to have marriage equality, and allow same-sex couples to adopt.
'My hometown is my mother's arms'
Home is where her heart is, writes Samantha Mythen, even if that has taken many different forms over the years.
Growing up as a 'third culture kid' in Bolivia
Libby Kirkby-McLeod's claims to being a 'Cochabambina' are flimsy, but the dusty streets of this small town high in the Andes feel like her spiritual home.
Coming up
2018: Camille Paglia
Feminist author and academic Camille Paglia joins Kim to talk about her book released in 2018 - a collection of essays on… Audio
NZ First vows to fight back against Te Pāti Māori
New Zealand First is vowing to fight back against Te Pāti Māori after thousands protested against the new coalition government.
Te Pāti Māori says further action is planned.
New Zealand First Deputy… Audio
Russian media report police have raided Moscow gay clubs
Russian media have reported that Moscow police have raided several gay clubs, a day after the Supreme Court moved to outlaw the 'LGBT movement.'
Our Aotearoa | Short Film
Our Aotearoa is an animated documentary that speaks to immigrants’ personal experiences living in Aotearoa, exploring themes of racism, discrimination, loss, loneliness, and maintaining cultural ties… Video
Part 1: Harmonious Heart
Singing is a big part of Lala's identity and Madagascan culture. Arriving in NZ, she felt alone, but through her resilience, she found her voice, creating a women's community choir in Wellington. Video
Part 2: Identity Crossroads
Turned down from multiple jobs in NZ, [anonymous] now teaches Korean to children. He feels a pull to return to Korea, but does he denounce his citizenship to stay in NZ, or join the Korean army? Video
Part 3: Finding Whānau
[anonymous] found their move to NZ difficult. Eventually, they found Tiwhanawhana, a queer kapa haka group, and felt accepted. Their new whānau helped them rediscover their connection to their… Video
Our Aotearoa | Trailer
How do people maintain connections to their cultural roots while being a New Zealand immigrant? Video
Kashmir Hill: facial recognition software and the end of privacy
Facial recognition technology is helping fight crime but it's also making the internet a less safe place to put your face, says New York Times tech journalist Kashmir Hill. Audio
Asian stereotypes used in advertising across NZ and Australia, new report finds
The Getty Images report found Asia-Pacific advertisers are using stereotypical imagery for content creation, which doesn't reflect the communities they're working in.
Young people heard: Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward because young people in the district wanted the change.