Activism
Making a point with a protest
What makes a successful protest - and how do you win others to your cause? Audio
'No better way to honour my tūpuna': Tree protesters escape convictions
Four protesters who were arrested while protecting native trees from the axe last year have avoided criminal sentences, but there have been other consequences for their actions.
Protester says rail progress not fast enough
A rail advocacy group has been campaigning for the national train network to be restored to pre-2000 levels, but what would this actually look like?
What would the world rail protest group wants look like?
Protesters have been stopping traffic around the capital for the past two weeks blocking the Urban motorway and Transmission Gully as well as abseiling down onto the entrance of Victoria tunnel.
The… Audio
50 years on, the influence of the Polynesian Panthers remains, says Dr Melani Anae
Fifty years ago, the Polynesian Panthers Party led a revolution against what it argued was the rampant racism of 1970s Aotearoa. Dr Melani Anae explores its impact. Video, Audio
Private hospital nurses in Wellington, Hawke's Bay on strike
About 80 elective procedures at three private hospitals in Wellington and Hawke's Bay have been rescheduled, as nurses strike until tomorrow morning after a breakdown in talks with their employer… Audio
Farmers hitting the road for another protest
Tractors will take to our roads today as part of a nation-wide protest organised by Groundswell.
The farmer advocacy group opposes the government's emission pricing scheme plan and expects… Audio
Regional councillor critical of pro-rail protestors
A Greater Wellington regional councillor who is advocating for a better rail service to and from Wellington, says protestors did themselves a disservice by blocking commuters traveling on State… Audio
Climate protesters blocking state high way one arrested
Climate protesters who were arrested for blocking State Highway One Transmission Gully north of Wellington this morning will appear in Court this afternoon. Restore Passenger Rail says it could keep… Audio
Protest action brings Transmission Gully to grinding halt
Protest action bought the southbound lane of Transmission Gully north of Wellington to a standstill this morning.
Up to 20 people are understood to be involved in the climate protest. Police are… Audio
University union members planning to strike
Union members at all eight of Aotearoa's universities will strike for higher pay later this week.
They're calling for a pay increase of eight percent to match the rising cost of living, and action… Audio
Women walk length of NZ to draw attention to sexual abuse
Two sisters in their sixties have started walking the length of New Zealand to raise awareness about sexual abuse.
Meng Foon: speaking out against racism
Since his appointment as Race Relations Commissioner three years ago, Meng Foon has proven himself unafraid to speak out. The former Gisborne mayor talks to Kim Hill about New Zealand's journey… Video, Audio
Tame Iti: 'It's time to put that aside'
Tūhoe artist and activist Tame Iti reflects on the production of the recently released film Muru and his I Will Not Speak Māori exhibition in an extensive interview with RNZ's Kim Hill. Audio, Gallery
Unpacking disinfo behind anti-government protest at parliament
A so called anti-government protest has reached parliament in a scene reminiscent of the occupation earlier this year.
However, today there's also an anti-fascist protest nearby.
The lead for the… Audio
Mana whenua urge visitors to respect tikanga
Mana whenua have been urging visitors to respect tikanga and maintain a peaceful protest.
At the last parliamentary occupation Taranaki Whānui laid down Te Kahu o Te Raukura - a cloak of aroha and… Audio
Anti-fascist group wants protesters to FARC off
An anti-fascist protest is calling for peace in Wellington, as a so-called freedom protest marches through the city to Parliament.
RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook was with the anti-fascist protesters and… Audio
Refugees robbed at gunpoint in PNG
A refugee advocate says Port Moresby is not a safe place for those awaiting resettlement.
Aucklanders brace for another Brian Tamaki-led protest
Businesses in Auckland are bracing themselves ahead of a protest led by Brian Tamaki's Freedom and Rights Coalition on Saturday.
Its previous protest spilled onto roads and motorways, causing… Audio
Firefighters set to strike for an hour
Firefighters are set to strike in two-weeks time, after the Union rejected the latest pay offer from Fire and Emergency.
The one-hour strike will take place between 11am and 12pm on 19 August, and… Audio
