Refugees
NZ journalist Charlotte Bellis returns to Afghanistan: 'It's just life and death on so many levels'
New Zealand Al Jazeera journalist Charlotte Bellis is back in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The intrepid Christchurch-born reporter feels safe on her return to the Afghan capital, despite the fact… Audio
Restoring a link
After her first year of being in New Zealand, Somali former refugee Fatema Mohamed, now considers started a process that could help her restore a long-lost link. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
New sponsorship programme for NZ communities to welcome refugees
New Zealanders wanting to welcome refugees into their community will be able to apply for a new sponsorship visa from next month.
The sponsorship programme is part of an expanded trial, in which… Audio
Waiting in limbo for an evacuation from Afghanistan
In the second part of stories from Afghanistan, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to one Afghan waiting in Kabul for evacuation to New Zealand, and one woman who recently arrived in Auckland from… Audio
The takeaway owner getting through lockdown with Instagram and good vibes
It is a hard time for everyone in the hospitality industry, but one owner-operator is finding support through his popular social media account - and spreading positivity in return.
'This is a humanitarian crisis. New Zealand has the capacity to accommodate more' - Afghans in Aotearoa
Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Zahra Hussaini and Mahsheed Mahjor both originally from Kabul and now live in Christchurch - how has the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan affected the lives of their… Audio
Robert Hillman on his new novel and giving voice to others
Robert Hillman grew up in rural Victoria, Australia, where the practical job as a butcher's apprentice his father had helped to secure him failed to appeal. So, at the tender age of 16 he fled by boat… Audio
Asylum-seeker to refugee: Jose Tombe's journey
Arriving in New Zealand seeking refuge to finally officially becoming one - Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Colombian, Jose Tombe about what compelled him to leave his hometown of Cali. Audio
We see a process of decolonisation in New Zealand - Behrouz Boochani
More than a year since he became a free man and has been living in New Zealand, Kurdish novelist, journalist and activist Behrouz Boochani talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about decolonial thinking and… Audio
Kiwi in Bethlehem: 'We can only pray that the situation will ease'
The death toll continues to rise as Israel presses ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip. New Zealander Peter Bray is the vice-chancellor of the only university in the West Bank… Audio
Getting here
In this episode, a 23-year-old New Zealander shares her story - a poetic journey asking questions of identity, harm, and home, while revealing the realities of living as a child in the world’s refugee… Audio
Proud and out - Ives Rose
What does celebrating Pride month mean to a former refugee whose journey coming out ended up even shaping their career? Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Ives Rose. Audio
Calling Home: David Shearer in Juba, South Sudan
David Shearer has just delivered his final briefing to the UN Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Mission in South Sudan, capping off a remarkable… Audio
Ethnic communities - the road ahead
In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with the Green and National party spokespeople for ethnic communities - Golriz… Audio
Olive's garden
Bringing her vast farming knowledge from Africa to West Auckand, Olive Minani's organic garden is a cause to go green with envy. Audio
Myanmar - a former child soldier looks back
As Myanmar continues to be under the grip of the latest coup, we look at the impact of military rule on the life of a former refugee who now lives in Wellington. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Kate Mosse: 'Historical fiction lets us deal with the big issues'
Book reading has been on a high during the pandemic, with sales of historical fiction in particular soaring. Novelist Kate Mosse's new book, The City of Tears, has been gaining rave reviews. Kate… Audio
Book born out of mosque attacks looks at what it means to be Kiwi
The declaration by the Prime Minister that "We are all New Zealanders" in the aftermath of the March 15 terror attacks resonated with many, emphasising how the country was enriched by a variety of… Audio
No shortcuts to success
Two Syrian brothers of former refugee background find a new life in Newtown after discovering some hidden talent. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
For the love of language
Helping teach children this ancient language with roots in Mesopotamia are a group of passionately protective custodians both young and old in Wellington. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio