Hong Kong Protests
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're… Audio
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're…
AudioHong Kong protests: clean-up and fall-out
The clean-up is getting underway in Hong Kong after the unprecedented protests earlier this week, but the fall-out will be ongoing. Pro-democracy activists stormed the territory's parliament on… Audio
Hong Kong's battle won, the war continues
Hong Kong demonstrators have won their fight to stop a new extradition bill that would have allowed citizens to be tried for their crimes in China. But their mainland neighbour looms large and the… Audio
Hong Kong's battle won, the war continues
Hong Kong demonstrators have won their fight to stop a new extradition bill that would have allowed citizens to be tried for their crimes in China. But their mainland neighbour looms large and the…
AudioEscalating pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Thousands of activists forced the temporary closure of government headquarters after clashing with police. The protesters want electoral reforms and more democracy in the Chinese controlled former… Audio
Hong Kong protests turn violent again
Tensions are rising again in Hong Kong as a video circulates of police beating up a pro-democracy demonstrator. Audio
Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
Wayne looks at the Occupy demonstrations in Hong Kong, the West's comparatively tepid response and other little-reported grievances behind the demand for democracy. Wallace follows up with Sophie… Audio
Hong Kong govt officials to meet pro-democracy protest leaders
After five days of protests which have brought Hong Kong to a standstill, government officials have agreed to meet with pro-democracy leaders. Thousands of people have massed on the streets outside… Audio
Hundreds of NZers back pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
About 200 people have rallied to support pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong at a sit-in in central Auckland today as the territory marks China's national day. Audio
Young journalists in Hong Kong on Occupy protests
It's being called the umbrella revolution - extraordinary scenes on the streets of Hong Kong, as young pro-democracy demonstrators face off against riot police armed with teargas and pepper spray… Audio
