From Russia with love
Melana Khabazi’s love affair with dance helped the 26-year-old Russian discover her spiritual home half a world away from where she was born.
View ArticleCovid-19 claims champion of Waikato's refugee community
The Waikato refugee and Muslim community lost one of its prominent leaders, Ismail Dirye Gamadid, to Covid-19 last month. We look at the legacy of his life. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleSwitching up the game - celebrating inclusion through football
In this episode of Voices, combatting challenges of social inclusion through football - we meet a team in Auckland that's switching things up for the win. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleFrom Nepal to Nelson - a former refugee gets behind the wheel to change her life
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
View ArticleA different stroke - a calligrapher's journey
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
View ArticleA leap of faith
In today's episode we meet a young couple whose personal journey with Islam led them to their business idea. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View Article'Dances with Death' - recounting a lifetime of reporting in the Middle East
After decades spent reporting on Israel-Palestine conflict, Tuma Hazou, the former BBC and ABC journalist has lived in Auckland since the late 1990s. This month, Tuma, 85, finally published his stories...
View ArticleResponding to racism
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
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter - activism, mentorship and rallying together against racism
How did a group of young activists in Auckland find the right mentors to help guide them while organising their first rally against racism? Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the group behind the second...
View ArticleCooking up a change
Drawing from their personal experiences and childhood, two chefs help further the social cause of an Auckland-based restaurant pop-up. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleSentencing: Christchurch Mosque Attacks - Seeking Closure with Sentencing
With the sentencing of the gunman is due to start in Christchurch, Widows of Shuhada’s writer and producer, Lana Hart, catches up with some of the widows.
View ArticlePreserving the past
A restoration studio in Auckland is drawing from the life and backgrounds of people from different nationalities to help preserve and restore Kiwi antiques. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
View ArticleActs of charity in the alert level 3 lockdown
During the alert level 3 lockdown, a group of blood donors didn't back down from stepping up to help. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleEssential services - Sikh temple volunteers step up
When it comes to mobilizing helping hands at this south Auckland gurdwara, there's no dearth of volunteers. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleMaking a choice - a New Zealand resident's journey with euthanasia in the...
What do you do when you're faced with approving of a loved one's decision to end their life? A Holland-born New Zealand resident shares her journey. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleMali-born New Zealand resident reflects on recent coup d'etat
Malian-New Zealander Boubacar Coulibaly reflects on the significance on the latest coup in Mali in August 2020. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
View ArticleCreating NZ's First Asian Cabaret
A Singaporean New Zealander is working on this country's first Asian Cabaret. Voices finds out what that will look like. Produced by Liz Garton
View ArticleFeeding the soul - all roads lead to ramen
A close contender to Sushi for Japan’s national dish, turns out Kiwis too have a soft spot for ramen - the iconic bowl of soul. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
View Article21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'
After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
View ArticleWe train like family - Vahid Unesi on his martial arts club
A city-centre gym prolifically training rising stars in the kickboxing scene, prides itself on training as one large mixed family. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to the Iran-born director, Vahid Unesi.
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