Activism
Aussie mining company drilling at Sams Creek, Golden Bay
The drilling - found first by Festivalgoers - is permitted in the area.
Beehive doors shut to country's biggest worker group
The Minister for Workplace Relations won't meet with the Council for Trade Unions.
The Beehive doors are shut to the CTU
She says her government is delivering for workers, but Brooke Van Velden won't meet with the biggest worker organisation we have - the Council for Trade Unions. Audio
Hīkoi organiser pans 'deeply dysfunctional' health system
A hīkoi has been held in Whakatāne to protest the closure of the area's obstetrics unit, 'chronic understaffing, poor management and a dysfunctional health system'. Audio
Christchurch man says family in Gaza will never leave
A Christchurch man who lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. Audio
Memory of Grace Millane helping women escaping domestic violence
The Love Grace Handbag Appeal combines the late Grace Millane’s love for handbags with a mission to help women escaping domestic violence. Audio
Treaty Talks | Episode 2: Peter Adds
The kōrero covers how early European settlers showed up in Aotearoa and changed everything for Māori, kicking off with Abel Tasman in 1642 and James Cook in 1769. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 3: Eru Kapa-Kingi
The kōrero looks into the significance of He Whakaputanga (the Declaration of Independence) in 1835, which affirmed Māori sovereignty prior to the Treaty of Waitangi. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 4: Dr. Ella Henry
Dr. Ella Henry shares her insights on the history, resilience, and future of Māori. She deconstructs the myths and misconceptions surrounding life before Pākeha arrival. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 6: Te Wehi Wright
This episode goes deeper into colonisation of Māori. Te Wehi, an educator, shares how settlers deliberately undermined Māori language, land, and culture through laws and policies. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 7: Dr. Carwyn Jones
We explore the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, the Treaty settlement process, and the recognition of tikanga Māori as the first law of Aotearoa. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 5: Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown
Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown, a lawyer and treaty educator, explains how the principles of Te Tiriti of Waitangi were established in the '70s and '80s to interpret the treaty. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 1: An Overview
We dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it’s shaped Aotearoa. Kara Rickard sits down with treaty experts, educators, and lawyers to delve deeper into the historical context of pre-arrival. Video
Treaty Talks | Trailer
Treaty Talks is a visual podcast hosted by Kara Rickard that dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 8: Dr. Veronica Tawhai
Dr. Veronica Tawhai joins us to unpick what it might take to restore tino rangatiratanga in Aotearoa. Video
Environmental groups express concerns over mining exports plan
The plan involves more mining, including of gold and coal, and forcing banks to finance fossil fuel expansion.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Jewish Council on hotline to report holidaying Israelis
The Jewish Council says a campaign to name and shame Israeli tourists thought to have served in the Israeli army is unconscionable. Spokesperson Juliet Moses spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Winston Peters on hotline to report Israelis holidaying in NZ who may have served in military
The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Audio
Activist promotes hotline to report holidaying Israelis who may have served in the military
Veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military. Minto spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
