Activism
Gay law reform: a tactics masterclass
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.
AudioProtesters urge council to pull marina resource consent
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 hold off strike after pay talks breakthrough with DHBs
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
Nurses union hold off strike to vote on revised pay offer
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
Farmers block roads to protest environmental requirements
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 Kennedy Pt marina despite arrests
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
Case #017 - The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
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
Pūtiki protest: Police involved after protestor kicked in face
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
Pūtiki occupation gets violent, protectors pushed in water
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
Police investigating Kennedy Point protesters' claims of violence by development workers
Tensions are rising at the Kennedy Point marina development site as footage appears of altercations between security and protesters, who claim they have been physically harmed. Audio
A United Front
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
The Crash
Two dissidents die in a car crash. China expert Anne-Marie Brady reports break-ins at her house and office. A US National Security Advisor warns that Beijing wants "servitude". Should we be worried… Audio
The Blood of Our Friends
Two Chinese New Zealanders are killed in a car crash while on a mission to warn of the dangers of the Chinese Communist Party. So exactly what is China up to in New Zealand? Audio
Polynesian Panther Party of Aotearoa - 50 years on
Commemorating their golden jubilee this month, Polynesian Panther member Tigilau Ness speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the significance of the groups activism over the years. Audio
Polynesian Panther Party of Aotearoa - 50 years on
Commemorating their golden jubilee this month, Polynesian Panther member Tigilau Ness speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the significance of the groups activism over the years.
AudioThe backlash against a Hollywood lens on our heartbreak
Action to stop a film being made before it's even clear what it will be about is a reflection of increased awareness about race, identity and place across the globe. Audio
The backlash against a Hollywood lens on our heartbreak
Action to stop a film being made before it's even clear what it will be about is a reflection of increased awareness about race, identity and place across the globe.
AudioLarge police presence at controversial Waiheke marina development
There's a large police presence at Putiki Bay, Kennedy Point, on Waiheke Island where Putiki protectors are trying to stop construction. They're worried a digger removing rocks at the marina could… Audio
Mental health campaigner returning NZ Order of Merit medal
Mental health campaigner Mike King is returning his New Zealand Order of Merit medal to the Cabinet Office today. He's upset at the state of the mental health support available to young people. RNZ… Audio
Sue Kedgley: 50 years at the feminist coalface
Pioneering New Zealand feminist, activist and former Green MP Sue Kedgley first came to public attention in the 1970s as an early, outspoken women's liberationist for femism. Her new book, Fifty Years… Audio