Activism
Dennis and Judy Shepard: Harnessing grief to fight gay hate crime
Dennis and Judy Shepard's gay son Matthew Shepard was murdered in October 1998. The 21-year-old University of Wyoming student's death remains one of America's most high-profile cases of hate crime… Audio
A cold case with layers of institutional failings
What motivates a journalist to spend years fighting for justice for someone they don't even know? Audio
Tuku Morgan on why he's so fired up
Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear… Video, Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy Audio
Large protests around the country as Government delivers budget
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Thursday, protesting against the Government as it prepared to deliver its Budget. Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Aid slowly arriving at Papaua New Guinea disaster zone
Aid is slowly starting to arrive in the disaster zone of Papaua New Guinea, following last week's catastropihc landslide - but gaining access is still proving to be diffcult. The slip in Yambali… Audio
Māori protest against government policies outside parliament
It's the second time since December, Māori have mobilised to protest against government policies affecting their communities. Reporter Lauren Crimp is outside parliament. Audio
More than a thousand demonstrate in Wellington over government policies affecting Māori
More than a thousand people are gathering at the Wellington train station to march to parliament as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.
Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te… Audio
Protesters demonstrate in Aotea Square over government policies affecting Māori
Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te Pāti Māori, have been taking place from Kaitaia to Invercargill throughout the day as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.
In… Audio
Tauranga carkoi gathers steam
Protestors started gathering at Whareroa Reserve in Tauranga on Wednesday, and residents report roads are completely blocked by cars. Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is there. He spoke to… Audio
'Carkoi' protest update
Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux was at one of 40 protests planned across the country today in opposition to government policies. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Protest update: Lady Tureiti Moxon in Hamilton
Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. Lady Tureiti Moxon is marching in Hamilton. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Te Whatu Ora on junior doctors and blood service workers strike
Operations are being postponed while junior doctors and nearly 300 Blood Service laboratory workers take industrial action. Its chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Carkoi' set off around the country
Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. RNZ's Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux is at the Hobsonville 'carkoi' - or hikoi on wheels. Audio
Junior doctors, blood service workers set to start strike
Junior doctors are starting strike action again today, and on Friday 290 blood service workers are off the job for four hours, with a 24 hour strike planned for June. Audio
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
People Against Prisons on extension to Waikeria Prison
People Against Prisons Aotearoa led a large protest outside Mt Eden Prison on Saturday against the 810-bed extension at Waikato's Waikeria Prison which will eventually have the capacity for 1865 beds… Audio
Mark Mitchell on protests over expansion of Waikeria Prison
People Against Prisons Aotearoa led a protest outside Mt Eden Prison on Saturday against the 810-bed extension at Waikato's Waikeria Prison which will eventually have the capacity for 1865 beds. The… Audio
Wellington man relieved to leave New Caledonia
A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Hunger striker sceptical after official meeting on Gaza
The former Shortland Street actor says there was a lot of "nodding and smiling" but he doesn't know if his message got through.
