Identity
Contrasting visions of national identity face off over Treaty principles
Analysis - And the implications for social cohesion and the quality of democratic debate are serious, Olli Hellmann writes.
Puberty blockers a medical decision not a political one
Analysis: The growing politicisation and rise in misinformation about their use for gender-affirming healthcare has resulted in bans and restrictions internationally.
Teen social media ban will be bad for marginalised people - activist
Despite bullying and harassment, social media can help young people find community, Shaneel Lal says.
NZ schools grow by nearly 20,000 students in 12 months
Nearly half of the growth - which was driven by immigration - occurred in Auckland.
Video series helping non-binary people find comfort
Where do I belong? It's a question every human being has to answer for themselves but one that can be especially painful for transgender people. Video, Audio
Betel nut chewing in Micronesia: a social and spiritual tradition
Opinion - Betel nut chewing was a social activity that played an important part in the daily lives of the early Micronesians, writes Raquel Bagnol.
How dominant is right-wing online culture?
Podcasters and Youtubers with millions of followers, situated outside of the mainstream, are dominating over traditionally liberal and arts media, according to The Times columnist James Marriot. Audio
Constitutional reform essential to tackle indigenous issues - GCC chair
Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says reviewing the country's 2013 Constitution "is obvious" to address the root causes of problems facing the indigenous population.
PNG woman says indigenous language 'so important to hold on to'
A Papua New Guinean woman on a journey to learn her native tongue says language weeks should only be a starting point.
Thousands join hikoi opposing Treaty Principles Bill
From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this… Audio
'Preserve, revitalise, and promote' PNG language
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is being celebrated in New Zealand for the first time.
Is this the most diverse school in New Zealand?
Knighton Normal School has 730 pupils. A third are from different countries, coming from 75 ethnicities. What makes it work?
Equality is a beautiful word
The outgoing Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo says there's no need for anyone to be hungry or homeless. Audio
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
'Māori have always insisted that they're there'
The story of Aotearoa is complicated, historian Michael Belgrave says in his new book: It's not always happy, but not always nasty either. Audio
Indo-Fijians voice concerns about ethnicity classification in Aotearoa
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian.
New Zealand losing its religion, census data shows
According to 2023 census data, over half of the New Zealand population report having no religious affiliation. Audio
Australia rejects US right-wing broadcaster's visit - will NZ?
A controversial right-wing US broadcaster, whose entry to Australia was recently blocked, has applied for a New Zealand visa.
'We need to find ourselves' - Artwork aims to inspire Pasifika youth
An ex-gang member and youth worker is using hand-carved canoes to help young people to reconnect with who they are. Audio
Young politician hopes award will inspire youth
Many say young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Dr Will Flavell disagrees: "Our young people are the leaders of now."
