Identity
Men raising good boys
What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out. Audio
'I will never attend an Anzac Day service at the Shrine again'
Analysis - The ugliness on display at Melbourne's war memorial has shaken the Aboriginal community, Indigenous veterans especially. Video
Trump asks US Supreme Court to enforce transgender military ban
The president in January signed an executive order that asserted transgender people were unable to meet the standards to serve in the armed forces.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick on proposed legislation to define 'woman'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Deputy Prime Minister has lost… Audio
Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview
The NZ First leader has mounted a defence of his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement. Audio
More Māori choosing to have tangihanga at home
The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Labour on NZ First's proposed legislation to define 'woman' in law
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill that would do away with what it calls the "woke ideology" around the subject of womanhood. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First proposes legislation to define 'woman' and 'man'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ First replaces bathroom bill for new focus on definition of 'woman'
New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".
The Pre-Panel for Thursday 17 April 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
How two very different faiths will be celebrating this holiday weekend
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.
Faith, hope and chocolate eggs
The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on dozens of countries will be paused for 90 days. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann on what Trump's pause on tariffs means for… Audio
Winston Peters declines Benjamin Doyle's invitation to speak directly
The New Zealand First leader instead suggested the Green MP should speak to police about their private social media posts. Audio
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick on MP's 'bussy' social media posts
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has addressed the response to their use of the word "bussy" on Instagram calling it baseless, personal, and violent. Green Party Leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Winston Peters vows to fight on over MP's social media posts
Winston Peters rhetoric is being labelled by the Greens as a coordinated, imported culture-war attack on a member of the queer community. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
'I refuse to be disappeared by hate' - Green MP
Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
'This is not about free speech, this is about hate speech'
A Labour MP says a new report shows how abuse of female politicians is becoming normalised. Audio
