Activism
The hijacking of the body positive movement
It's one thing to be encouraged to accept your body, no matter what size it is. But some 'fat activists' have gone too far in encouraging self-love Audio
Talks between Paris and New Caledonia stall as riots continue
Joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage. New Caledonia President office… Audio
New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia as airport remains closed
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say food supply is low as local stores are ransacked and vandalised, and the nation's International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, leaving stranded… Audio
Rioting enters fifth day in New Caledonia
Five people have died and hundreds have been injured as rioting in New Caledonia enters its fifth day. Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
Junior doctors strike for second time in two weeks
Junior doctors are on strike for the second time in two weeks and hundreds of appointments and surgeries have been cancelled as a result. Resident Doctors Association president Dr James Anderson spoke… Audio
Civil unrest continues in New Caledonia
A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday. Former RNZ Pacific news editor Walter Zweifel spoke to Charlotte… Audio
This Weekend: Four kayakers putting paddle to the metal in Porangahau
Sailing under the banner Paddle for Purpose, the group are taking a pitstop from kayaking the East Coast of the North Island, from Cape Reinga to Wellington, a journey of over 2,000 kilometres. Audio
Nurses call for more health funding
Nurses are rallying in cities around the country calling for more health funding in the budget to fix the staffing crisis. The Nurses Orginisation's Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May
On today's episode, a school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more… Audio
Coalition forges ahead with fast-track agenda in face of fierce protest
The Government is pushing ahead with its agenda to fast-track major projects in the face of fierce protest both inside and outside Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Cost of doctors working overtime skyrockets
Junior doctors who have been striking this week are getting paid about twice as much per hour as before 2022. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
The Topp Twins: On cancer and coming out raging
Jools and Lynda talk about how cancer treatment has brought greater meaning to their music and reflect on a life of political activism. Audio
Police mass near UCLA pro-Palestinian protest camp, a day after violent clashes
Live television footage showed police in tactical gear filing onto the UCLA campus adjacent to a complex of tents occupied by throngs of demonstrators.
Locals protest against demolition of Petone wharf
More than 1000 Wellingtonians headed out to Petone Beach on Sunday to protest against plans to demolish the community's historic wharf. Save Petone Wharf spokesperson John Roper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Bangers to Bluff fundraiser for MS raises $100,000
The annual Bangers to Bluff rally concluded this week raising around $100k for the Multiple Sclerosis society. One of this years drivers Rosemary Hedge talks to Jesse about the 2024 event. Audio
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…Deborah Frances-White: The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White opens each episode of her podcast with a confessional catch phrase "I'm a Feminist but.." It's an acknowledgement that you don't have to be perfect in the pursuit of social… Audio
Groups write open letter to Govt for right to sustainable environment
A group of sixteen advocacy groups have penned an open letter to the Government, calling for a right to a sustainable environment.
This comes as a member's bill by James Shaw, which proposes to… Audio