Identity
Turning Palmerston North into the 'capital of drag' in Aotearoa
Provincial cities are not normally thought of as hotbeds of drag culture, but Palmerston North is changing that. Audio
Taking the art of capoeira beyond Brazil
Leandro Vasquez of Abada Capoeira Auckland talks about celebrating the sense of community, art and camaraderie born out of this art.
What it's like to be an asexual sex worker
In an industry known for its rampant sexuality, Danielle experiences zero sexual attraction to anyone, ever. Audio
Image shows four wanted over ripping down pride flags
Police have released an image of four men they are seeking in connection with the ripping down of pride flags in Queenstown.
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In the third episode of a 4 part series on black womens' lives in New Zealand, Kadambari Raghukumar finds out about navigating race, queerness and identity in Aotearoa through the eyes of researcher… Audio
New chief human rights commissioner's 'transphobia' accusations
Stephen Rainbow's social media posts once led to an investigation by his then-employer Auckland Transport.
'I want PI youth to see culture as their superpower'
Kayla Schwalger is one of this year's Y25s. It's an annual list recognising 25 trailblazers and changemakers under 25 years of age, from all across Aotearoa. Schwalger is a co-founder of Tapasa -… Audio
Not all tomboys 'care-free rebels', study finds
Tomboyism isn't often associated with trauma. That's not always the case. Audio
Lucy Lawless slams former co-star over Kamala Harris comment
The Kiwi actress called out her former co-star after he made a remark about US Vice-President Kamala Harris' heritage in a social media post.
Philosophy Now: Is national pride healthy?
Dan Weijers is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato. In keeping with the Olympics spirit, he explores nationalism and if it's possible to love your country too much. Audio
The messages GenX women need to hear about their bodies
After being bombarded with diet and exercise messages, it's no surprise a generation of women have terrible relationships with their bodies, says Niki Bezzant.
The future of our Disability Support System should heed the lessons of our past failings
First person - State care was a dehumanising and lonely existence for Lusi Faiva.
Modern boyhood is a lonely place
Raising three boys at a time of heightened scrutiny with ever changing definitions of masculinity has led author and culture critic Ruth Whipmann to one conclusion. Modern boyhood is recipe for… Audio
Sabbath Queen: The life of a radical drag queen rabbi
Amichai Lau-Lavie comes from the "Kennedys of Judaism" a 38-generation unbroken line of rabbis. He's also gay - and a drag queen. Audio
The life of a radical drag queen rabbi
A new documentary, 21 years in the making, follows the first openly gay Jewish rabbi in a 38-generation family dynasty of rabbis. Audio
Jenny Rockwell: Southern Gothic slam poet putting New Zealand on the map
Jenny Rockwell's debut poetry collection follows her personal growth from growing up in a church community to embracing queer joy. Audio
Queer film collective aims to dismantle hierarchies
"Film should be a creative and collaborative experience," a New New co-founder says.
Samadiana Fariz helping shift the stereotype for Islamic women
As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand introduces Samadiana Fariz, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly… Audio
Security concerns rise over Paris Pride ahead of elections
The parade comes ahead of the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could bring the far-right to power.
Māori-Chinese New Zealanders embrace their mixed heritage
As New Zealand celebrates Matariki, mixed generations reconnect with their roots.
