Activism
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
Global Sumund Flotilla activists deported from Israel
Israel says 171 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, have now been deported to Greece and Slovakia. Two New Zealanders onboard another flotilla… Audio
Families of three detained on Gaza flotilla deeply worried
The families of three New Zealanders detained as part of the Gaza protest flotilla say they deeply admire them - but are also deeply worried. Youssef Sammour, Rana Hamida and Samuel Leason were… Audio
Kiwis on board Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces
The organisers of a humanitarian aid flotilla trying to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza say all three New Zealanders taking part have been detained by Israel. About 40 boats are reported to have… Audio
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Global Sumund Flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy
The Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel. Adi Leason, father of… Audio
'Disappointed': FENZ responds to firefighters strike
Fire and Emergency New Zealand's most recent offer was declined.
Protest or crime? Parliament bill blurs the line
Submissions are open on a bill that could fine or jail people for "unreasonable" protests near private residences.
Clergy chain themselves to Nicola Willis' office calling for sanctions on Israel
Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning. One of the Clergy taking part in the action, Father Gerard Burns… Audio
Priests chained in front of electorate office settle in for the night
A group of clergy members have chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington, while five trespass notices have been served at another protest in Auckland.
Pro-Palestine protest abandons Harbour Bridge due to high winds
Organisers say safety concerns mean the march will instead go through Auckland's CBD before ending at Victoria Park.
Kiwi on flotilla mission to Gaza
As Israel intensifies its campaign to seize Gaza City, more vessels are joining a humanitarian aid flotilla. A Kiwi Palestinian is on board one of the boats. Audio
The risk to society of sovereign citizenship movement
Dr Stephen Young is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago's Faculty of Law and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Denniston Plateau protesters charged with trespass
Two protesters have ended their three-week stint in a giant coal bucket above the native bush.
Solider accused of spying to face court martial
A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based… Audio
Japanese anime flag becomes symbol of Indonesia resistance
Social media users say they chose the Jolly Roger flag, because it symbolised courage and rebellion against oppression.
The Big Sleepout is back
The Sleepout involves people spending a night out in the elements to get a glimpse of life on the streets. Audio
Dunedin is fast becoming a star on the LGBTQ+ map
The great Southern city of Dunedin has been named as one of the world's up-and-coming travel destinations for the queer community. Otepoti has the second-largest proportion of LGBTQ+ people in the… Audio
SpaceX debris trashes Mexican beach, home to endangered turtles
Rockets are scattering melted plastic and metal across turtle nesting sites, says conservation group Conibio.
