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Original Te Tiriti could return to Waitangi
The original Treaty of Waitangi could be returning home for good - more than a 180-years after it was first signed in the Bay of Islands. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Most horrific threats' - Rainbow storytime tour cancellation draws outrage
Members of the rainbow community say they are heartbroken but not surprised at the cancellation of a tour where drag performers read stories to children in libraries.
Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence
Last month, protests by Destiny Church forced the cancellation of their Rainbow Storytime events in Hastings and Rotorua.
Violent threats force drag queen storytime tour cancellation
Drag performers are dismayed that a national Rainbow Storytime tour has had to be cancelled due to threats of violence. A drag performer who wished to remain anonymous spoke to Charlie Dreaver. Audio
Criticism of puberty blockers misguided, trans girl's mother says
The mother of a transgender teenager says having her child come out at the age of eight let her and her family take "a deep collective breath".
Ministry of Health delays review into use of puberty blockers
The Health Ministry has again delayed its long-awaited review of the evidence for transgender children and teenagers' use of puberty blockers after a highly critical report from Britain.
Jump in reports of hate crimes against trans people
But police say this number likely does not show the true picture of hate directed at trans and gender diverse communities.
'No space for toxicity' - Inside NZ's rainbow-centric rugby club
The Falcons, a small rugby club in Auckland, has for over 10 years been a haven for queer people to find community, camaraderie and competition.
As Britain bans routine use of puberty blockers, will NZ follow suit?
Puberty blockers, often given to young transgender people, are being restricted overseas due to issues around effectiveness and safety.
When it's too expensive to measure poverty
Two fact-finding projects on children and poverty are under attack by public service cost cutting. Audio
Richard Shaw: The Unsettled
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Political commentator, academic and author Richard Shaw's new book The Unsettled confronts colonial land theft through Pakeha settler stories. A follow up to his 2021 book The Forgotten Coast, a… Audio
'An amazing opportunity' - Rainbow Games celebrate sport for all walks of life
The clash of roller skates echoed through the Trust Arena in West Auckland today at the first day of the Rainbow Games. Audio
First Rainbow Games kicks off in Auckland
First rainbow-centric sporting tournament officially underway after opening ceremony at the Viaduct Events Centre.
JK Rowling in 'arrest me' challenge over hate crime law
The Harry Potter author described several transgender women as men in a series of social media posts.
Hot cross buns, chocolate, and manaakitanga: three views of Easter
What do a baker, a chocolate maker and a Catholic sister feel about Easter? Denise Irvine finds out.
Karangahape Road rainbow crossing painted over
"You can't paint over love" - that's the message from Auckland's Karangahape Road Business Association after an attack on the street's rainbow crossing.
Police say a group of three people poured… Audio
Swarbrick on Karangahape Road rainbow crossing painted white
A rainbow crossing on Auckland's Karangahape Rd has been painted white overnight.
The vandalism comes just a few days after a similar rainbow crossing in Gisborne was painted white by Destiny Church… Audio
Rainbow crossing on Karangahape road painted over
Another rainbow crossing has been painted over, this time on Auckland's Karangahape Rd.
The vandalism comes just a few days after a similar rainbow crossing in Gisborne was painted white by Destiny… Audio
Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to be held to account
A Labour MP wants to see Destiny Church members held to account for painting over a rainbow street crossing.
The vandalism was in protest against a drag queen event at the Gisborne Library.
A heated… Audio
Urgent rescue plan needed for India's Gloriavale branch
The Gloriavale offshoot in India is home to Kiwi women and children. A former member of the sect says getting them out of there is urgent Audio
