Free Speech

Free speech crusaders say the sacred right to freedom of expression is under threat. But minority communities say a law change is needed to protect the most vulnerable. Audio

An urgent call is going out to the vice chancellors and councils of all New Zealand universities from a group of academics concerned about the state of free speech on campus. Audio

Massey University is accused of not upholding free speech after cancelling, Feminism 2020 event, saying there were health and safety risks. Audio

University of Auckland management is being urged to take a stand against white supremacist propaganda on campus, or risk scaring away future students.

A new wave of posters and stickers promoting a… Video, Audio

The University of Auckland will not remove white supremacists signs from campus. The University's vice-chancellor says it's quote "unfortunate" but won't condemn them, as it's free speech.  Audio

A court has been told that police were not aware of any threats to two far right Canadian speakers, despite Auckland Council banning them from speaking at a council venue because of safety concerns.

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Rights groups say an internet blackout in Indonesia's West Papua marks a dangerous violation of free speech protections. Audio

The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news. Audio

Paul Hunt became New Zealand's Chief Human Rights Commissioner in January. He is a human rights advocate, lawyer and academic who has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the South… Audio

Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio

Protestors with a loud hailer heckled Don Brash off stage at an University of Auckland debate on free speech on Thursday night. The former National Party leader was then persuaded back on stage by… Audio

On Thursday night, former National Party leader Don Brash was front and centre of the free speech debate that's been been making headlines in New Zealand and around the world. Dr Brash was booed away… Audio

Chris Ryan, the president of the Auckland University Debating Society, joins the panel to talk about the mood and level of interest around Don Brash's appearance at a debate at the university later… Audio

Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio

Former National Party leader Don Brash says Massey University's decision to cancel his speaking engagement is a threat to free speech everywhere. Video, Audio

Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux are all dressed up with nowhere to go after Auckland's Power Station cancelled their planned appearance tonight. The Canadian pair spread an anti-feminism message… Audio