Activism

The invisible section of New Zealand society - disabled people - are finally getting their own ministry. It will have a massive task ahead of it.  Audio

Ahead of the COP26 extravaganza, New Zealand is pledging to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The announcement is being hailed in some quarters as a dramatic gesture, but perhaps also a… Audio

Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand.  Audio

Companies are increasingly claiming to be 'eco' - their products are good for the planet - but how true are these environmental claims? And how much is just greenwashing? Audio

Journalists in New Zealand don't tend to get shot or jailed for doing their jobs - but they do face some impediments in collecting information. That's when the Media Freedom Committee is watching.  Audio

This week on Voices, a group of young activists get together to present an interactive timeline on the history of Palestine. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio

In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio

Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets in violent clashes with police across Australia during the weekend.

Police have issued more than 500 fines, with most relating to… Audio

Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio

Protesters took their chants to Auckland Council today, calling for the resource consent for a marina on Waiheke Island to be revoked.

But the Council has made it clear that it cannot do anything.

… Audio

Nurses have cancelled their upcoming strike after a breakthrough in pay negotiations with the DHBs.

The Nurses Organisation has agreed to take the government's latest offer back to their members to… Audio

The strikes are off and nurses are set to vote on the government's revised pay offer.

After hitting a deadlock in pay talks, nurses had agreed to three strikes over the next few months.

But late… Video, Audio

The country came to town today as farmers expressed their frustration at what they call a barrage of red tape and new taxes.

They came by tractor and ute to 50 centres, from Kaitaia to Invercargill… Video, Audio

Protesters remain at the site of the the controversial Kennedy Point marina on Waiheke Island tonight - despite the arrest of three people today.

Pūtiki's been protesting against the development for… Audio

The 1985 bombing of the Rainbow Warrior is described as the first act of terrorism against New Zealand. An assault which claimed the life of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira. Audio

Recent clashes between protesters and security guards at a controversial marina development on Waiheke Island have now triggered police investigations.

Protect Pūtiki has been occupying the site for… Video, Audio

Officials are ramping up their presence at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island, after an occupation escalated into violence.

Protesters have spent weeks planted in the way of the Kennedy Point Boat Harbour… Video, Audio

The Chinese Government has a propaganda super ministry. But how much influence does it have in New Zealand? And is development money from the CCP an opportunity or economic 'invasion'? Audio