Episodes

  • Sudan - a year on and 8 million displaced

    Sudan - a year on and 8 million displaced
    May 19 2024
    A year into the civil war, millions of Sudanese have been forcibly displaced while diaspora here are desperately holding on to hope for their family members directly impacted. Produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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    13 mins
  • "Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo

    "Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo
    May 12 2024
    Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians.
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    10 mins
  • "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following

    "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following
    May 5 2024
    Brain, brawn and technique comes together seamlessly in Kabaddi and Punjabi fans in New Zealand are more hyped than ever for what some call their 'origin sport'.
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    11 mins
  • 'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza

    'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza
    Apr 28 2024
    The beautiful game became an expression for solidarity through World of Cultures' Football Fest this month bringing players together from several diaspora communities in Auckland. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to some about their memories of Gaza.
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    11 mins
  • Cushioning the culture shock

    Cushioning the culture shock
    Apr 21 2024
    Indian classical music is alive and well in Auckland and Ruwani Perera gets to discover how the people behind Migrant Heritage Trust keep the tradition thriving in the diaspora.
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    9 mins
  • Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

    Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low
    Apr 14 2024
    Chef and food creative Sam Low talks about finding virtuosity and his life before and after winning Masterchef 2022.
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    12 mins
  • "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica

    "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica
    Apr 7 2024
    Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode.
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    13 mins
  • Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

    Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD
    Mar 24 2024
    Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now.
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    10 mins