Protests
'It feels as though our city is burning down'
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announced today that he was fully mobilising the National Guard to help the violent unrest that followed protests over the death of George Floyd. Christiane Cordero joins… Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie - Hong Kong flare ups
More unrest in Hong Kong with tear gas and protests on the streets, as demonstrators battle two new bills they say will erode the city's freedoms. Audio
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
Worst may be yet to come in Hong Kong
Antony Dapiran is a Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer and the author of City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong. He joins the show with all the latest from the protests that have now… Audio
No end in sight as Hong Kong protests enter sixth month
New Zealander Graham Barkus has lived in Hong Kong for 30 years and is a member of the Hong Kong Forward Alliance. He joins the show to give an insight into the mood on the ground there as protests… Audio
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim: From bad to worse for Chinese President Xi
Pressure continues to mount on Chinese president Xi Jingping as unrest continues in Hong Kong after more than two months of protest action. Dr. Azeem Ibrahim joins the show to discuss the situation. Audio
Hong Kong braces for more mass protests
Hong Kong is bracing for more mass protests over weekend as China warns it could use its power to quell demonstrations.
The warning come as President Donald Trump urged his Chinese counterpart, Xi… Audio
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on the Oranga Tamariki and Ihumatoa protests
Three minutes max: succinct opinions from New Zealanders about anything at all. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson. Audio
Māori ministers steer clear of Ihumātao conflict
While protesters occupying land at Ihumatao continue their stand-off with police, Maori ministers in the capital are staying clear from the conflict, saying its up to mana whenua to find a solution… Video, Audio
Ihumātao: Live report
Our reporter Tom Furley is at the main cordon at the bottom of Ihumātao Quarry Road. Video, Audio
Ihumātao day two: Hundreds turn out to protest
The stand off at Ihumātao continues into a second day - ramping us as hundreds of people turn out to support the protest. They answered a call that went out to join the protest at Māori ancestral land… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Carmel Kilpin in Hong Kong
Carmel Kilpin leads a fascinating life in Hong Kong, bringing up three children and working as a physical science teacher in an international school. She's in her sixth year in the former British… Audio
Hong Kong protestors take to the streets
More than a quarter of Hong Kong's population has taken to the streets to protest a new, controversial extradition bill. Audio
Students prepare for nationwide climate action
Students at an Auckland college held a lie-in this afternoon in preparation for the second nationwide student strike for climate action. Video, Audio
Cancer sufferers and families deliver petitions to Parliament
People desperately seeking cancer treatment which could extend their lives by years, took their battle to increase Pharmac spending to Parliament today. Audio
Thousands protest Australia Day legacy
Thousands of protesters have demanded the abolition of today's national holiday showing a deep division over celebrations that mark the birth of modern Australia.
Violence in Zimbabwe during major crackdown on fuel protests
Police in Zimbabwe this week rounded up hundreds after violent protests over high fuel prices; human rights groups say 12 have been killed, and beatings widely reported. The demonstrations were… Audio
Kiwi Rules with Charlotte Grimshaw
Today's Kiwi Rules guest is award winning author and short story writer Charlotte Grimshaw. Her song choices are influenced by the book she's currently working on as well the music her brother… Audio
Destiny Church demands govt funding, access to prisons
Hundreds of Destiny Church supporters rallied at Parliament today, demanding access to prisons for their rehabilitation programmes and millions in funding. Government ministers welcomed a… Video, Audio
France drops planned fuel tax rises
In a u-turn move, France has ditched planned fuel tax rises that had resulted in widespread protests.
