Free Speech
Act's free-speech political pitch triggers the media
The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news. Audio
Paul Hunt - NZ's new Human Rights Commissioner
Paul Hunt became New Zealand's Chief Human Rights Commissioner in January. He is a human rights advocate, lawyer and academic who has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the South… Audio
Chelsea Manning will likely be able to speak in NZ
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed Chelsea Manning can apply for a visa under what's known as a special direction - otherwise the serious nature of her offending would prevent her from visiting the… Audio
Southern discomfort: Media in free speech frenzy
Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio
'I'm glad Brash got to speak' - free speech debate organiser
Protestors with a loud hailer heckled Don Brash off stage at an University of Auckland debate on free speech on Thursday night. The former National Party leader was then persuaded back on stage by… Audio
Brash booed off stage at rowdy free speech debate
On Thursday night, former National Party leader Don Brash was front and centre of the free speech debate that's been been making headlines in New Zealand and around the world. Dr Brash was booed away… Audio
Don Brash due to participate in PC Culture debate at Akld Uni
Chris Ryan, the president of the Auckland University Debating Society, joins the panel to talk about the mood and level of interest around Don Brash's appearance at a debate at the university later… Audio
Free speech at universities - a panel discussion
Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio
Massey University cancels Don Brash speaking engagement
Former National Party leader Don Brash says Massey University's decision to cancel his speaking engagement is a threat to free speech everywhere. Video, Audio
Power Station pulls plug on far-right pair
Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux are all dressed up with nowhere to go after Auckland's Power Station cancelled their planned appearance tonight. The Canadian pair spread an anti-feminism message… Audio
Valerie Morse, Stephen Franks debate Southern-Molyneux event
Controversial far-right speakers Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux will speak in New Zealand after all. Their promoter has confirmed the duo have found a location, after Auckland mayor Phil Goff… Audio
Who decides when speech is free and when it's hateful?
Free speech. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says the platform won't ban holocaust deniers from their denying. "I'm Jewish," he says, "and there's a set of people who deny that the Holocaust happened. I… Audio
Free speech or hate speech? Massey Vice-Chancellor comments
In the wake of controversy over a cancelled visit to Auckland by two right-wing Canadians, the debate over free speech has reignited. An advocacy group launched legal action yesterday against Auckland… Audio
Far-right speakers and the legal case
After banning Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux from speaking at Council-owned venues Auckland City is now facing legal action from the Free Speech Coalition. Human Rights lawyer Michael Bott… Audio
Thousands raised to take court action against Akl Council
Free Speech Coalition has raised $50,000 in 24 hours to bring judicial proceedings against Auckland Council over its decision to ban two right-wing speakers from using a council venue for a seminar… Audio
Freedom of choice and speech
Some listener feed back on our earlier story about a US judge siding with a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Audio
Bias and businesses
Religious belief has been used as a defence in two recent cases in the United States. One was a baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple and the other was a florist who wouldn't… Audio
'Monolithic' thinking and the threat to free speech
There is an escalating battle taking place on university campuses across the United States over free speech and academic freedom. Audio
Don Brash, Tariana Turia among 27 to sign free speech open letter
Don Brash and Tariana Turia are among 27 politicians and academics who've signed an open letter, saying free speech is under threat at universities. Audio
Religious pamphlet in sex ed
Christchurch's Papanui High School has handed out sex education literature from an Amercan based Baptist group. In it women who live with their partners are called prostitutes. Audio