Identity
Auckland Pride files for judicial review over minister's decision
Documents show Minister Mark Mitchell did not consider legal obligations when he ordered Sport NZ to scrap its transgender inclusive community sport guidelines, it says.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
NRL icon responds to Breakers decision not to wear pride flag
The NZ Breakers have made a collective decision not to wear the rainbow Pride flag on their uniform during next year's NBL Pride Round. Ian Roberts, Australia's first openly gay NRL player and… Audio
Breakers won't wear ANBL 'Pride' insignia
The Auckland-based team have opted out of wearing rainbow insignia during the competition's 'Pride Round'.
Do trigger warnings spike intrigue or deter?
Trigger warnings at the head of articles are becoming more common, but do they change behaviour? Audio
Aucklands Diwali Festival takes place this weekend
Organisers are expecting more than 65,000 people to attend Auckland's Diwali Festival. Ella Kumar, a volunteer at the event for 23 spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What shapes our political leanings?
Are we borne into left wing or right wing ideology, and can these views change over time? Auckland University's School of Psychology Associate Professor Danny Osborne speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Mata Reports - Not Her Destiny
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life: her faith, her family and her identity. As a takatapui wahine Maori, its teachings left her feeling ashamed, conflicted and… Video, Audio
Young navigators using sun and stars to reach Samoa
Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Feature interview: Is Christianity the tonic the world needs right now?
Christianity is the load bearing wall that holds up democracy, and it is crumbling says author, journalist, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, Jonathan Rauch. A committed atheist, Rauch… Audio
Alex Gilbert's story: On the hunt for his birth family
Alex Gilbert was adopted by a New Zealand couple in 1994 from the Arkhangelsk orphanage in Russia. In 2013 he travelled to Russia to meet his birth parents for the first time, after using social media… Audio
New podcast tackles New Zealand's taboo topics
Gender identity and racial inequality, to drug reform and the future of contact sports. That's some of the topics set to be discussed in a new podcast series released today which aims to tackle the… Audio
How New Zealand gets 'soft power' without spending a fortune
We've managed to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself.
Soft power, sneaky marketing
How New Zealand manages to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Beauty industry award winner keen to inspire Pacifica women
In 2019 Auckland mother of three Zandalee Matene was facing unemployment. Fast forward six years, and Zandalee has her own business and has just made history by becoming the first first Pacific… Audio
Review of funding for sexual violence services
The National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together is raising the alarm over a current review of the sector it says will lead to funding cuts. Audio
TPM meets anti-racism group after Ferris comments
Te Pati Maori has met with an anti-racism group as the party figures out how to best respond to the latest racially charged outburst from MP Takuta Ferris. Mr Ferris criticised Labour for having… Audio
