Golriz Ghahraman
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…
AudioGovt liable for war crimes over exports to Saudi Arabia?
The Green Party says the government could be liable for war crimes over the exports of military equipment to Saudi Arabian forces. Documents received by RNZ show a New Zealand exporter obtained… Audio
Air NZ under fire for work done for Saudi Arabia's Navy
Air New Zealand is under fire for doing work for Saudi Arabia's navy despite that country's devastating war in Yemen. One News revealed last night that the national carrier's business unit, Gas… Audio
MPs want reviews into Waikeria Prison riots
Although Corrections has launched two internal reviews, MPs on multiple sides of the house are calling for more independent, and wide-ranging reviews into the response to the unrest, and the wider… Audio
Golriz Ghahraman: finding her place in Aotearoa
Iranian-born Golriz Ghahraman arrived in New Zealand with her parents as a 9-year-old. In 2017 she made history when she became the first New Zealand MP with a refugee background. She studied human… Audio
FGM ban passes with multiple champions
In a first for Parliament, a widened FGM ban has passed into law with formal female champions from all the corners of Parliament. Audio
FGM ban passes with multiple champions
In a first for Parliament, a widened FGM ban has passed into law with formal female champions from all the corners of Parliament.
AudioPolice failed clearance to trial facial recognition - Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little says the police failed to get any of the necessary clearance before trialling controversial facial recognition software.
RNZ has learned the police tested US company… Audio
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman says she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Gharaman says she first learned of her diagnosis two years ago when she began to lose sight in one eye.
Multiple… Audio
NZ not about to 'cut and run' from Iraq - Dep PM
The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is defending the decision to keep Kiwi troops in Iraq, saying New Zealand is not about to cut and run.
Tensions in the region have heightened this month since… Audio
Green Party calls for troops to be removed from Iraq
The Green Party is upping its call for New Zealand to pull its troops from Iraq, warning the danger is heightening with every day.
Golriz Ghahraman told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Green Party says risk for NZ troops in Iraq is growing
The Green Party spokesperson for Defence, Golriz Ghahraman, says New Zealand needs to be able to stand up to its allies if the situation between the US and Iran continues to escalate.
Political… Audio
Normal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through. Audio
Normal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through.
AudioWest Papua's Morning Star flag flown at NZ Parliament
About 50 activists flew the Morning Star flag at New Zealand's Parliament on Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the declaration of West Papuan independence. Audio
Iranian refugee in New Zealand after leaving Manus Island
A Kurdish Iranian refugee who has become known as the voice of Manus Island detainees has arrived in New Zealand - and might try to seek asylum here.
Behrouz Boochani is an award-winning author… Audio
Alarm bells for Firearm Prohibition Orders proposal
The Government's proposal to give police the power to keep those they deem high-risk away from firearms is being met with both approval and alarm bells.
A discussion document about Firearm… Audio
Firearm Prohibition Orders raise 'serious human rights concerns'- Greens
The Green Party says Māori and Pasifika communities would bear the brunt of a Government proposal to give police the power to keep those they deem high-risk away from firearms.
The Government has… Audio
Greens defend about-turn
A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. The Greens' spokesperson for Justice and… Audio
Green Party enables returning foreign fighter bill to pass first reading
A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. National wants tougher legislation but… Audio