Activism
Sheep cruelty footage 'very concerning' - MPI
An official investigation into allegations of animal mistreatment has uncovered some "very concerning" instances documented within the video footage of an animal rights group exposé.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14th January
On today's episode, consultation is open on a proposed re-write of the Arms Act, a falling New Zealand dollar could see kiwis paying more at the fuel pump, visitors of the beach-side settlement of… Audio
Malala Yousafzai urges leaders to make gender apartheid a crime
Yousafzai says Muslim voices must lead the way against the policies of the Taliban and is urging leaders to back efforts to make gender apartheid a crime under international law.
Sixteen on honours list for supporting survivors of abuse
Sixteen people have been recognised for services to survivors of abuse in care.
Tauranga’s new rainbow crossing installed after six-year campaign
The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet, the pride advocate who made it happen says.
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 2: Te Puea Hērangi
Discover how mana wahine Te Puea Hērangi fundraised and led an entire movement for her people. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 3: Kate Sheppard
Who is the face on Aotearoa's ten-dollar note, and how did she help to win women the vote? Find out as our tamariki explore the story of Kate Sheppard. Video
An 'embarrassing' pay gap, and the government's plan to fix it
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests converge at Parliament
Police had set up a barricade between the two sides of the lawn.
Led By Donkeys and the new wave of political activism.
Back in 2019 four friends were in a London pub bemoaning the state of UK politics.
Six years later Led By Donkeys and their viral political campaigns have become a force in their home country… Audio
Thousands protest in Islamabad to demand release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan's capital Islamabad is in lockdown for a second day as tens-of-thousands of protesters demand former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, be released from jail. Correspondent Hira Mustafa spoke to… Audio
Crowd urges govt to 'kill the bill' at hīkoi
People who took part in the hīkoi mō te Tiriti say they feel like they've made history. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on hīkoi mō te Tiriti
After nine days on the march, Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest demonstrations Parliament has ever seen. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Australian senator Lidia Thorpe refrences Te Pāti Māori in protest to being censured
An Australian Senator has referenced a Te Pāti Māori MP in protest to being censured by the federal government. Senator Lidia Thorpe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hollywood star backs Māori in opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
Jason Momoa has urged his millions of followers to stand with the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti.
Te Waipounamu hīkoi reaches Christchurch
While the national hīkoi has been making its way from Cape Reinga south, a contingent from Te Waipounamu, the South Island is also on its way to Wellington. Maori News reporter Emma Andrews spoke to… Audio
Thousands cross Harbour Bridge as hīkoi makes its way to Auckland
Thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill in Auckland on Wednesday morning, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti made its way over the Harbour Bridge. RNZ Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to… Audio