James Nokise
Legacies
The people of Rongelap have a new, safer home. But at what cost? What does the future hold? And can they ever go home again? Audio
New RNZ podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel
New RNZ podcast revisits fateful bombing of Greenpeace vessel. Audio
Operation Satanique
Back in New Zealand, public anger is at its peak as the hunt begins for those responsible for bombing the Rainbow Warrior. Shockwaves ripple across the globe when it’s discovered who did it. Audio
The Land and the Soul
Jeton Anjain has had enough. He decides to act to save his people. And with the help of some well-connected friends, he pulls off one of the great humanitarian acts of the 20th century. Audio
Project 4.1
In the days after the Castle Bravo detonation, the people of Rongelap desperately need help. It arrived. But with that help came something they didn’t expect, and never agreed to. Audio
The Rainbow Warrior's last voyage
The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior is a new six-part podcast co-produced by RNZ Podcasts and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio Australia. Host James Nokise joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Day of the Two Suns
The Atomic Age arrives in the Marshall Islands as the US turns the region into a nuclear testing ground. But after one massive detonation, nothing will ever be the same for the people of Rongelap… Audio
The Other Cold War
The crew of the Rainbow Warrior should have felt safe and welcome when they arrived in Auckland, New Zealand. We all know what happened next, and who was responsible. But how much do you know about… Audio
Introducing: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior
You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior. But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship’s last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985? Where had it… Audio
Kiwi comedian's unpredictable train journey
Yesterday New Zealand comedian James Nokise was supposed to be on an evening train from London to Edinburgh, that usually takes just under 6 hours. But 10 minutes into the journey the train manager… Audio
Pacific Rugby
Rugby brings joy, money and a sense of identity to many in the Pacific Islands - but how fairly are they treated by the powerful forces that run the game? With France, the host nation of this year's… Audio
Episode 6: Together, Apart
As Fiji/Samoa play at the Pacific Nations Cup, rugby bosses say they're trying to close the gap between the top nations and the Pacific. A new generation of Pasifika are ready to sit at the table. Audio
Episode 5: Women’s Rugby in the Pacific: Challenges? Did You Say Challenges?
Pasifika women want to play the game they love, but they're fighting for even fewer resources than their male counterparts. They're also battling to change traditional mindsets about women in rugby. Audio
Pacific rugby against the world - is it a fair game?
We speak with the host of Fair Game a podcast taking a serious look at what Pacific rugby nations are up against inside the World Rugby universe. Audio
Episode 4: Fiji: Politics, Performance, and Power
Fijian rugby is doing better than its island neighbours but within World Rugby vast disaparites still exist between playing nations. Audio
Episode 3: Samoa: Culture and Connection
"We don't get the resources the big nations get." In Samoa even the school kids know the score. Has inequality become normalised? Audio
Episode 1: Mana Moana!
Pasifika players have brought so much to the game of rugby - what have they got in return? Audio
First Person: James Nokise
Rugby fan and comedian James Nokise explains how he came to take a more serious look at the state of Pacific rugby.
Episode 2: Money and Mate Ma’a Tonga
Tongan players talk about tough choices and a huge gap in resources between powerful rugby nations and the Pacific. And they ask: ''Is this structural racism?" Audio
Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World - Coming Soon!
If you have a game where the rules favour one set of teams over another - is that game fair? Video, Audio