Identity
Takatāpui at Pride: 'A slow cultural burn towards change'
Analysis - Pride has long been criticised for not speaking to or serving Māori and BIPOC LGBTQI+ communities. How can it move towards honouring the Indigenous folks who championed the movement?
Online backlash to drag performers shocks community: 'We still have a long way to go'
A New Plymouth drag performer says a torrent of abuse directed at a Rainbow Storytime event at the Puke Ariki Library in the city has left her dismayed.
Prof Mike Sharples: will AI do all our writing in the future?
Computers might be close to being able to write better than humans, but not without dropping some real clangers. Recently developed AI technology uses 'deep learning' - machine learning featuring… Video, Audio
Te Papa opens interactive Matariki exhibition ahead of first holiday
Te Papa will open its interactive Matariki exhibition tomorrow ahead of the Māori New Year being celebrated as a public holiday for the first time later this month.
NZ lights beacon for Queen's Jubilee
New Zealand was the second of 54 Commonwealth nations to light a jubilee beacon as part of the four days of celebration. On the steps to the Tangi Te Keo Mt Victoria lookout a karakia began the… Audio
The All Black rainbow: Facing the challenge of inclusion in rugby
If rugby does make it to its inclusivity goals and gay rugby players are fully enveloped in normalisation, the 'first gay All Black' would be treated like any other day of the week, Jamie Wall writes.
Kathleen Stock on the hazards of gender self-identification
British philosopher Kathleen Stock resigned as a professor last year after accusations of transphobia. She tells Kim Hill her argument is not against people but against miscategorisation. Audio
New pride group offers support to LGBTQIA+ Indians
The group's founder hopes it will create visibility around rainbow members of the Indian community and ensure they feel accepted and celebrated.
Indian LGBTQIA+ pride group launched
Caught between being rainbow and coming from a conservative culture has made life difficult for many LGBTQIA+ Indians. The launch of a pride support group was celebrated at Parliament last night… Audio
Indelible City: Louisa Lim on the demise of democracy in Hong Kong
Three years ago Hong Kong was rocked by protests that shook it to its very core. It began with concerns about an extradition treaty with China; was fuelled by the disappearance of five booksellers and… Audio
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 2: Multi-Media
We meet three diverse multi-media artists: Seung Yul Oh, Claudia Kogachi and Charles Buenconsejo.
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 3: Music
We meet a diverse group of musicians: hip-hop artist Hanju Kim (aka hans.), synth-pop duo Imugi, pop singer Satta Vairowalia, and double bass player Umar Zakaria.
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 4: Dance
We meet three dancers: ballet star Xin Ji, K-pop (Korean pop) choreographer Rina Chae, and Indian-New Zealand performer and dance teacher Swaroopa Prameela Unni.
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 5: Theatre
We meet three theatre practitioners bringing diverse narratives to our stages: Sarita So, Ahi Karunaharan, and Sananda Chatterjee.
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | Episode 6: Design
We meet three designers using their creativity to make a statement: graffiti artist Bobby Hung, installation artist Kerry Ann Lee, and fashion designer Natasha Ovely.
Mapping the Irish in Aotearoa
Just how many New Zealanders have connections to Ireland? The Irish Embassy has been trying to find out, in a world-first mapping project. Audio
Nelson scraps long-awaited pride crossing
The council's initial proposal has been revoked after it was found it did not take into account the needs of blind and low vision citizens.
Modern fiction heroines have morphed into anti-heroes
Women on TV are not all spirited and spunky like Jess from New Girl. The new female antihero is a sign of how much television has changed say professors Sarah Hagelin and Gillian Silverman. They speak… Audio
The Elephant in the Bedroom | Episode 5: Facing the Elephant
TAHI.fm - After all the experts and moral arguments, it’s down to James & Chye-Ling to finally decide: are they breaking up with their white partners? Video, Audio
The Elephant in the Bedroom | Episode 4: Race Traitor
TAHI.fm - Chye-Ling is called out on Reddit for having a white partner. The investigation turns to the Asian community, personal guilt, and the dark side of judgements on interracial couples. Where do… Video, Audio
