New Zealanders
Covid-19: Strong support for introduction of NZ curfew
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown period. The latest survey shows that more people now fear they will lose their jobs, and more Kiwis think a 10pm… Audio
Taranto to Trieste - following the 2nd New Zealand Division in Italy
Italy-based Jennifer Mallinson began to wonder what happened to the 14,000 New Zealand soldiers who arrived in Italy in 1944 and spent 20 months fighting in Italy's mountainous areas. Her book From… Audio
Olivia Webb
Five migrant families from Kiribati, Zambia, Samoa, the Philippines and the Netherlands have written and performed deeply personal anthems for an art installation. The anthems range from the strongly… Audio, Gallery
Positive spiritual well-being associated with better mental health outcomes
We're a mostly secular country with low rates of church attendance, so what do we believe in and how do we find meaning in times of major distress? Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
We are here - a contemporary atlas of Aotearoa
Geographer Chris McDowall and designer Tim Denee's book We Are Here is a large hardback atlas that is much more than a collection of maps, charts, graphs and diagrams. It is a reflection of New… Audio, Gallery
1st Kiwi to row solo across Atlantic spent 70 days on water
After 70 days on the water New Zealand Isaac Giesen has succeeded in being the first New Zealander to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Audio
Calling Home: Olly Spinks in London
In calling home this week we speak to Olly Spinks who, like many New Zealanders, has made his home in London. He gives his views on Brexit and a bit about his line of work in gas and electricity… Audio
Lombok earthquake 'horrific' - NZers in Indonesia
New Zealanders living in Lombok say the 6.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the Indonesian island on Sunday was an horrific experience. Sixteen people have been killed and more than 300 people were… Audio
Gallipoli bus fire: Passports, belongings lost
A New Zealand woman who escaped from a bus that went up in flames while travelling to Gallipoli says a lot of people lost all their belongings. The bus carrying Australians and a group of fifteen New… Audio
NZ population to keep heading for Auckland
Immigration experts estimate Auckland is on its way to being the home to at least 40-percent of New Zealanders. It follows official figures that more than three quarters of the population live in the… Audio
Scores of Kiwis caught up in old Australian law
Evidence is emerging that Australia has dusted off a draconian old law to begin a fresh mop-up of people it doesn't want, including scores of New Zealanders. An immigration professor in Queensland… Audio
Australia targets Kiwis for deportation with old law
An Australian immigration professor says Canberra may be moving into a second phase of its immigration crackdown. Lawyers and community groups in Queensland say many more visas are now being cancelled… Audio
Brighter Future: A tale of two cities
Same salaries - different lifestyles. The experiences of two teachers and two apprentices show how far the cost of living in Auckland has diverged from the rest of the country. Audio
NZers' advocate in Australia urges firm stand on school fears
An advocate for New Zealanders living across the Tasman says Australia will be the loser if it keeps cracking down on immigrants and talented expatriates decide to leave. Audio
Fears Australia could charge NZers to go to school
As Australia plans to triple or even quadruple university fees for New Zealanders and permanent residents studying across the Tasman, there are worries New Zealanders may have to start paying to send… Audio
Rising costs pushing poorer NZers out of tertiary education
A new survey says rising rental costs are deterring poorer New Zealanders from getting a university education.The Union of Students' Associations has just released a new Income and Expenditure Survey… Audio
Two New Zealanders win Oscars in Los Angeles
Two New Zealanders win Oscars at this year's Academy Awards. Film critic Dan Slevin says their wins are "the Lord of the Rings dividend paying back to New Zealand." Audio
NZer lost at sea for six hours after marlin mishap
A New Zealander fishing in Western Australia is lucky to have survived six hours alone at sea after a mishap with a marlin. Audio
New Zealanders make up 12% of detainees in Australia
Locking up New Zealanders for breaching their visa conditions is expensive and supports a system which was designed to catch terrorists, a Kiwi detainee in Australia says. Audio