Protests
Protesters turn up at petroleum conference in New Plymouth
Protestors have turned up enmass at the New Zealand petroleum conference in New Plymouth this morning. Our reporter Robin Martin is there. Audio
Do environmental protests actually work?
Taking part in direct protest action can generate attention and headlines, but do they prompt change? Audio
Hundreds join protest against rape culture
Hundreds of students are protesting against rape culture outside Parliament. The protest follows comments Wellington College students made about taking advantage of drunk girls. Video, Audio
Charges thrown out against some Wellington peace activists
Charges have been dropped against the majority of a group of Wellington peace activists arrested after protesting at a Defence Industry Association gathering in 2015. Audio
Protest as prison population hits 10,000
Harsher bail rules have caused the prison population to balloon, protestors outside Mt Eden Prison say.
Trump stands firm despite growing protests
Donald Trump is standing firm over his controversial new executive order which temporarily bans refugees and citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries, despite growing protests. Nick Harper reports.
…Protestors gather again at the access road to Pike River
The Pike River protests continue. Today some families are presenting a new plan about re-entering the mine to Parliament and others will be at the newly installed barricade blocking the only access… Audio
Third night of anti-Trump protests across US, one arrest at Auckland rally
Thousands have again turned out across the US to protest Donald Trump's election victory, while one was arrested at an Auckland rally.
Pike River families want bodies recovered
Families of Pike River victims are to protest against authorities' refusal to retrieve their families bodies. Organiser Anna Osborne speaks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Thousands protest against election of Donald Trump
Thousands of people have gathered across the United States, to protest the election of Donald Trump as president. Video, Audio
Protesters at sea will be treated as terrorists, MPs told
New Zealanders taking part in protests at sea could be treated as terrorists and face draconian punishments under proposed law changes, MPs have been told.
Waikanae locals concerned at proposed Westpac closure
Waikanae locals gathered outside their local Westpac today. Kapiti resident Jack Penman and other locals spoke with Checkpoint about their concerns. Video, Audio
Ranfurly locals protest against Westpac's proposed closure
The Central Otago town of Ranfurly has a population of just 700. Three hundred of them gathered today to protest against Westpac's proposal to close their local bank. Video, Audio
200 people protest in Fairlie against Westpac closure
More than 200 protesters gathered in Fairlie today to protest the proposed closure of their Westpac bank. McKenzie District Mayor Claire Barlow says the elderly rely on the bank. Video, Audio
Staff and students protest Otago University arts cuts
About 250 Otago University staff and students protested today against staff cuts proposed for its arts departments. Video, Audio
PNG students to reconcile with University
Reconciliation with management is a priority for University of Papua New Guinea students preparing for resumption of studies next week. Audio
Thousands gather in Cleveland to protest against Trump
Thousands have gathered in Cleveland to protest against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. We talk to one of the protestors. Audio
Black Lives Matter protests in the USA
Protests are being held across the United States today in response to the deaths of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota at the hands of police… Audio
"Warzone" described at University of PNG
The University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby has been likened to a warzone a day after unrest flared that saw police open fire on protesting students. Audio
Anti-mining protestor arrested
An anti-mining protester was arrested yesterday after refusing to remove herself from the main drilling rig at Karangahake in the Coromandel. Audio
