Identity
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.
Pressing need for Pacific rainbow+ support organisations - report
The Manalagi community report has found friend circles are currently the main support system for Pacific rainbow+ people experiencing mental health distress in Aotearoa
The Week in Detail: From the Māori Health Authority to Israel-Palestine
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Naomi Klein and the other Naomi: 'We all know people that changed in recent years'
For most of Naomi Klein's career, she has been confused with left-leaning turned conspiracy theorist Naomi Wolf. Klein explored this in her new book. Audio
Diwali starts today, here's an explainer
Today marks the start of the five day Hindu festival Diwali. Jesse speaks to his RNZ collegue, journalist Gaurav Sharma to tell us more about the celebration and its meaning. Audio
When New Zealand is not a refuge from war
A Jewish and a Palestinian man both find they’ve been naïve in believing New Zealand to be a safe haven from hatred and abuse. Audio
Maturing beauty expectations
Grey hair and wrinkles are finally becoming something to celebrate. Audio
Intersex awareness day: Aotearoa's journey towards change
This Intersex Awareness Day, the country's only intersex-led national organisation talks about the importance of language and the changes it says are still needed.
Trans activist set to stand trial over 'juicing' of Posie Parker
A protester accused of pouring tomato juice on British anti-trans campaigner Posie Parker has failed to have their charges dismissed.
Inquest into murder of 51 Muslims killed during Christchurch attack begins
The inquest into the murder of 51 Muslims killed during the March 15th terror attack by an Australian terrorist begins on Tuesday.
The 51 men, women and children were murdered at Masjid An Nur and… Audio
South African Rugby union aware of slur allegation as final looms
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during their Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.
The South African rugby union says they are… Audio
Inquest into Christchurch mosque attack to begin
The inquest into the deaths of 51 Muslim worshippers during the Christchurch terror attack begins in the Coroner's Court Tuesday morning.
It comes at a time of heightened anxiety with threats being… Audio