Racism
"There was also a question of representing the black and coloured people of South Africa"
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams made All Blacks rugby history as the first player of Pasifika blood to play in Apartheid-era South Africa in the early 1970s. He talks to Sonia Yee about the cultural… Audio
Kimbra on the No 1 smash hit she never saw coming
It's been 10 years since Kiwi musician Kimbra hit the top of the New Zealand music charts -- and those of myriad other countries around the world -- as vocalist on Australian singer/songwriter Gotye's… Audio
Invisible: New book exposes prejudice toward NZ Indians
At various stages in the mid-20th century there was a notion that New Zealand's race relations held up better than other comparable countries, say - Australia and South Africa. But in her new book… Audio
New book helps young Kiwis understand the 1981 Springbok Tour
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the controversial Springbok rugby tour that divided the country, and a new book is helping young New Zealanders to understand the issues that made it so… Audio
Auckland councillor shaken by bomb threat after criticising TV show
Auckland councillor Efeso Collins received death threats after criticising a reality police TV show, and says it's made him reconsider his future in politics.
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Louis Houlbrooke
Today, our panelists will be looking at the troubling rise of violence in New Zealand, the governments Mongrel Mob rehab funding and National's new 'demand the debate' billboard campaign. Audio
Christchurch NZ Post worker reeling after racist message
An NZ Post worker in Christchurch says he had to take a day off work after a racist message appeared on his scanner.
The abusive message popped up on his screen when he scanned the parcel he was… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel are Brigitte Morten and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they discuss how Covid-conscious the capital is, the Dawn Raids apology, the proposed new hate speech laws… Audio
Artist calls out racism after te reo Māori sticker gets graffiti complaint
Signs in te reo in a Kāpiti Coast town have prompted a graffiti complaint to the council.
But the Ōtaki artist behind them says the real problem is racism. Video, Audio
'We apologise' - Auckland climate action group declares itself racist and disbands
The Auckland chapter of the international youth climate action group School Strike 4 Climate has admitted it is racist and has dissolved the group.
Police should wear body cameras to stamp out racism
The Race Relations Commissioner wants the police to wear body cameras that would film any interaction with the public. The police say they have no immediate plans to introduce them. "Police continues… Audio
Policing political race speech with a posse
Parliament’s Speaker doesn’t want to stifle MPs’ free speech, instead he’s deputising all MPs to call out bigotry when they hear it. Audio
Alleged racial slurs behind Wellington rugby brawl
There are allegations sideline boozing at a Wellington club rugby game led to racial slurs and a brawl in the final minutes of a match - with one spectator knocked to the ground.
Wellington Rugby is… Video, Audio
The anti-Asian sentiment bubbling below the surface
The spotlight being shone on anti-Asian attacks in America is spilling over to New Zealand, and has highlighted the fact that such sentiments lurk beneath the surface here too. Audio
Cam Wallace - New broom fighting fires at MediaWorks
Cam Wallace has had a rocky start in charge at MediaWorks, the outfit that owns half the country's radio stations. Whistleblowers lifted the lid on a corrosive culture at the company that's now under… Audio
March against Asian hate crime in NZ
Friend of the show Steph Tan, who often speaks to us about public health, is organising a peaceful march against Anti-Asian Hate, to take place this weekend. She talks to Jesse about the anti-Asian… Audio
TVNZ being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7'
TVNZ is being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7' amid accusations it's feeding racist stereotypes.
The broadcaster says it is listening to the feedback but has no comment to make today.
Auckland… Audio
Police Ten 7 show 'feeds racial stereotypes' - Auckland councillor
An Auckland councillor is calling on TVNZ to scrap the reality show Police Ten 7 over what he says are racist stereotypes.
Crowds gather to support Asian American community after killings
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta in support of the Asian community, after a shooting that left eight people dead, six of them Asian women.
The Weekend Panel with Chris Wikaira and Brigitte Morten
Our Sunday panelists discuss the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand, whether domestic travel is the backbone of our travel industry, and whether we should be funding an America's Cup that is not held… Audio