Human Rights
Former refugee calls for Commission into handling of refugees
Former refugee calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's handling of refugees. Audio
"It's all just static" - Uyghurs and Kazakhs detained in Xinjiang
In Xinjiang, more than a million Uyghurs and Kazakhs have been arbitrarily held in "re-education" camps. In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to people behind a new documentary based… Audio
"It's all just static" - Uyghurs and Kazakhs detained in Xinjiang
In Xinjiang, more than a million Uyghurs and Kazakhs have been arbitrarily held in "re-education" camps. In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to people behind a new documentary based…
AudioParker's visit poses plenty of questions
Posie Parker's fleeting visit to New Zealand has put the debate over free speech back in the spotlight. Audio
Parker's visit poses plenty of questions
Posie Parker's fleeting visit to New Zealand has put the debate over free speech back in the spotlight.
AudioUN torture watchdog gives up trying to inspect Australian detention centres
The UN says it faces obstacles in getting access to some detention centres in the country.
Many workers with disabilities still paid $5 an hour on average
Three years after the government announced it would scrap minimum wage exemptions and replace them with a wage subsidy, some disabled workers are still earning an average of just $5 an hour.
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Govt warned of human rights risks in emergency housing years ago
Documents released to RNZ have shown the government was warned emergency housing law changes put human rights in jeopardy - even by the Ministry of Health.
AUT apologises to academic for poor handling of sexual harassment complaint
Auckland University of Technology has unreservedly apologised to a former academic for its bungled response to her sexual harassment complaint about a former staff member. Dr Marisa Paterson was… Audio
Al Gillespie: China's influence in the Pacific not all bad
China's increasingly visible presence in the Pacific has intensified concerns about its growing influence in the region. However, Professor Al Gillespie says China's presence in the Pacific need not… Audio
Human rights and dollar costs: Immigration reviews health rules
Health requirements for new residents are under the microscope as Immigration NZ examines how much certain conditions cost to treat.
'Shameful' suppression of Armenian flag at Ataturk memorial
A Wellington man who claims police threatened to trespass him from an Anzac Day memorial if he displayed an Armenian flag in memory of genocide victims says it is "shameful".
Kevin Day: 'Football fans feel they've lost the game'
Comedian Kevin Day is a staunch fan of Crystal Palace football club and self-described hopeless football romantic. He is also the co-host of The Price of Football podcast which digs into the influence… Audio
Disabled community at risk from Omicron
The Disability Rights Commissioner has grave concerns about people's attitudes towards the omicron variant of COVID-19. Audio
Conversion therapy bill passes at Parliament
The bill banning conversion therapy passed its third and final reading last night, with the support of almost all MPs. The Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill makes it illegal to change or suppress… Audio
New Zealand Human Rights Commission urge Kiwis to 'Dial it Down'
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission have launched a new campaign called 'Dial it Down' and are asking Kiwis to dial down the personal attacks and keep conversations civil - online and in person. Audio
A.C. Grayling: 'We're heading towards a series of catastrophes'
In his new book, For the Good of the World, English philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling outlines the biggest challenges he believes the world faces right now - climate change, technology and justice -… Audio
Human rights commission on decent housing
The Human Rights Commission has been looking at the right to a decent home - a right which it says successive governments have failed to uphold.
It's now proposing new laws and accountability… Audio
Calling Home: Alex Jones in Tel Aviv
As someone who is involved in the tourism industry in Tel Aviv, life has been something of a roller coaster for Cantabrian Alex Jones in recent times. He's Calling Home this morning. Audio
Plotting the Palestinian timeline
This week on Voices, a group of young activists get together to present an interactive timeline on the history of Palestine. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
