Dissent
Investigations underway into antivax Kaiapoi doctor
A series of investigations are underway into a Kaiapoi GP who's been filmed handing out medical certificates and schooling patients in how to pass them off as official vaccine exemptions.
Newshub… Video, Audio
Vaccine mandate may keep Coromandel mayor out of office
The days could be numbered for the Thames Coromandel District mayor chairing meetings in person.
The council is considering a vaccine mandate for staff and elected members in order to work on-site… Video, Audio
Swiss to vote on easing restrictions as cases surge
Switzerland has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe and Covid-19 infections are rising exponentially, yet voters are being asked whether the country should drop some restrictions…
South Wairarapa worries about land loss under Three Waters reform
South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.
The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio
Shelly Bay occupiers defy eviction notices
In Wellington's Shelly Bay police have been speaking to a small group of protesters who've been served with eviction notices.
The City Council last night said there were unsafe levels of asbestos… Audio
Covid-19: Protestors outside Whangārei Hospital
There is a protest underway in Whangārei this morning against the bringing in of the vaccine mandate for health workers which takes effect today.
RNZ reporter Sam Olley is at the protest. Audio
Anger in Northland over hospital sewage leaks
There's growing anger from Northlanders over delays to funding that have left Whangārei hospital falling apart.
Despite repairs ramping up in the past five years, the hospital roofs leak in heavy… Audio
Covid-19: Hone Harawira on anti-vaccination protests
Hone Harawira needs no introduction as a protester - he's been at it longer than many people have been alive.
Even his harshest critic would probably concede he knows how to make it work.
So, how… Audio
Hurunui Council organises rally against three waters
The government's Three Waters plan has been labelled an attack on democracy at a council-organised rally in North Canterbury.
Hurunui District council is one of several councils opposing the… Audio
Iwi distances self from Brian Tamaki, says values don't line up
One of Brian Tamaki's iwi is distancing itself from the Destiny Church leader saying he is putting his people at risk.
Ngāti Hikairo say his focus on individual rights reminds them of colonisation… Audio
Social cohesion the best medicine against ill effects of disinformation
A working paper on mis-and disinformation says Covid-19 is being used as a Trojan Horse to normalise far right ideologies in Aotearoa.
Another academic says some people who have suffered during covid… Audio
Covid-19: Tension between regional mayors and Wellington over information sharing
Tensions between community leaders and Wellington bureaucrats are growing - as Covid-19 cases continue to spread.
One North Island mayor has been left off the district health board's heads up on… Audio
Covid-19: Political leaders respond to vaccine protests
Mandatory vaccines could be part of New Zealand life for some time to come, with the Prime Minister reluctant to talk about when they might be lifted.
The first deadline is for for health and… Audio
Extra security at parliament due to demonstration
Parliament's laying on extra security as thousands of people take part in protests against public health measures to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
It's causing some disruption in central… Audio
Covid-19: Protest causes trouble at Auckland border
A protest has caused traffic delays on Auckland's northern border at Te Hana.
Police say protesters have gathered at the northern side of the border and as a result State Highway 1 was blocked for a… Audio
Shelly Bay occupiers given notice to leave, but they don't plan to
Protesters against the development of Shelly Bay in Wellington say letters asking them to vacate the site make no difference to them.
Developers and iwi leaders handed the letters to the occupiers on… Audio
Covid-19: Waikato mayor frustrated region isn't at alert level 2
Waikato District's mayor is frustrated the region wasn't considered for a shift down in Covid-19 alert levels.
The region is currently at Alert Level 3, step 2 with restrictions to be reviewed next… Audio
Covid-19: Derogatory and offensive comments more prevalent
The Delta outbreak has unleashed a greater willingness to use derogatory and offensive slurs as part of public discourse.
That's the take of one University of Auckland research fellow who says terms… Audio
Covid-19: Former mayor fears misinformation dividing community
A former West Coast Mayor fears misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine is creating a rift in the community.
Vaccinators are pushing to get at least 2000 West Coasters their first jab, for the… Audio
Covid-19: Protest vehicles refused entry to Auckland
About fifty vehicles were turned away at the Auckland border as they attempted to cross unlawfully last night.
They called themselves members of a hikoi - hoping to travel from Rotorua to Te Tii o… Audio