Identity

In this epidode, we're speaking to Filipino comedian, James Roque, on his involvement with the Human Rights Commission's latest campaign - "Racism is no joke". Produced by Kadambari Gladding

Museums need to be more honest about how they came to acquire their collections, says an art historian who specialises in provenance and ethics. Audio

This is a story about a Chinese shipwreck, the Māori guardians of the bones, and the documentary maker who's upset two cultures with his efforts to tell the tale. 

In this episode, we're talking to one of the recipients of this years Ambassador's Commendation Award from Embassy of Japan in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar 

Protesters have marched through Wellington's CBD, in solidarity with similar protests in the US and calling for better support for the black transgender and non-binary community in Aotearoa.

In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar

The direct descendant of the hapū who lived at Kirikiriroa Pā has called for a dual name for Hamilton. Audio

Some Waikato Māori say glorifying colonial-era figures with statues is a daily reminder of the devastating effects of British imperialism and its ongoing impacts. Video

Christchurch City Council says it is working with Ngāi Tahu to ensure a balanced celebration of New Zealand's history is depicted throughout the city.

New Zealand has got on top of Covid-19, ensuring a sense of normality, but for Americans like Nik Dirga it seems indecent to celebrate in the face of the stresses piling up in the US.

Māori mothers of newborns involved with Oranga Tamariki say the child welfare system is dangerous, brutal and racist. Audio

An African-American pastor from George Floyd's community gives The Detail a special insight into what's happening there - and gives us hope for the future.