Activism
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to… Audio
Turkish police detain 97 student university protesters
During the scuffles, 13 police officers were injured when they fell into a 5m construction pit.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
Protests to take place against govt's changes to pay equity
Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in response to the government's controversial pay equity law change. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Gaza-bound aid ship issues SOS after alleged drone attack
A Gaza-bound activist aid ship caught fire and issued an SOS after what it claimed was a drone attack off the coast of Malta in international waters.
West Coast coal mine protest ends after three more arrests
Climate activist Adam Currie said protesters would continue to fight the mine.
Alex Medland wins multiple national play awards for commentary on climate activism and inaction
Thousands of students were outside Parliament in Wellington on Friday for the School Strike 4 Climate protest. The core team organising were aged between 14 and 17 and their overarching theme "Don't… Audio
Dean Wickliffe in hospital after hunger strike
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe is in hospital, and his lawyer says his client wants the public to see why. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
From New Zealand to Afghanistan, with Project 51
Today marks six years since the Christchurch mosque attacks. One couple's new documentary honours the lives lost - and the lives changed as a result. Audio
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
Peter Brady's amazing rainbow garden
For over 40 years, former florist Peter Brady tended his designer garden in Auckland's Mt Eden. Audio
Man with Palestinian flag scales London's Big Ben tower
The man came down and was later arrested, police said.
Sand mining 14,000-signature protest petition to be given to Parliament
A 14,000-signature petition against a proposed fast-tracked sand mining operation off Northland's Bream Bay is due to be handed over at Parliament on Wednesday. Audio
Jury hears climate change defence for Restore Passenger Rail protestors
A jury has heard that New Zealand's major cities could be underwater by the end of this century during the trial of climate activists who hung banners over Wellington's State Highways.
Activists scale Christchurch building in protest of weapons company
Police have arrested two protesters who scaled the building of international weapons company NIOA in Rolleston, south of Christchurch.
Nine arrested at Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out
They were protesting owner Elon Musk's role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump.
A kangaroo 'crash' is coming - should they be shot before millions starve?
A regular population boom and bust cycle causes millions of kangaroos to starve, but while some urge proactive culling as the solution animal rights groups have condemned the "barbaric" practice.
Council's sewerage pipeline work resumes at Lake Rotokākahi
Around 80 officers moved in on Monday night to clear the area so council work could continue.
'We've turned up in force and claimed our power' - Rainbow community stand against Destiny Church
Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered in Auckland's Albert Park today to protest Brian Tamaki's demonstrations which targeted pride events last week.
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
