Activism
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, from September, parents of citizens and residents will be able to get a five-year visa allowing them to come and go, with an option to extend for a further five, the National Guard… Audio
Protestors brave cold waters to protest seabed mining in Taranaki
Up to three hundred people braved icy waters off the New Plymouth coast on Sunday to protest against the Pātea seabed mining project in South Taranaki. Māori News Journalist Emma Andrews reports. Audio
Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue
It comes as the US President has pledged to deport record numbers of people who are in the country illegally and lock down the US-Mexico border.
Hundreds rally in Australia over deaths in police custody
Rallies were held across the nation, including in Brisbane, Sydney and Alice Springs.
Motorcyclists protest against Wellington's new parking fees
The council have put in fees of $1 per hour for Motorbikes to park in car parks, with a daily cap of $6. Audio
Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in pay, understaffing protest
The strike began on May 26 and will run until June 23. Audio
Advocates call for end of public funding for Octopus aquaculture
Animal advocates want an end to public funding for research into octopus aquaculture. Farah Hancock reports. Audio
Former Mayor's campaign to honour 'overlooked' cricket star
Former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is leading a campaign to have overlooked cricketer Ewen Chatfield instated as a lifetime member of New Zealand Cricket. He joined Emile Donovan to explain his… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to… Audio
Turkish police detain 97 student university protesters
During the scuffles, 13 police officers were injured when they fell into a 5m construction pit.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
Protests to take place against govt's changes to pay equity
Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in response to the government's controversial pay equity law change. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Gaza-bound aid ship issues SOS after alleged drone attack
A Gaza-bound activist aid ship caught fire and issued an SOS after what it claimed was a drone attack off the coast of Malta in international waters.
West Coast coal mine protest ends after three more arrests
Climate activist Adam Currie said protesters would continue to fight the mine.
Alex Medland wins multiple national play awards for commentary on climate activism and inaction
Thousands of students were outside Parliament in Wellington on Friday for the School Strike 4 Climate protest. The core team organising were aged between 14 and 17 and their overarching theme "Don't… Audio
Dean Wickliffe in hospital after hunger strike
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe is in hospital, and his lawyer says his client wants the public to see why. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
From New Zealand to Afghanistan, with Project 51
Today marks six years since the Christchurch mosque attacks. One couple's new documentary honours the lives lost - and the lives changed as a result. Audio
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
Peter Brady's amazing rainbow garden
For over 40 years, former florist Peter Brady tended his designer garden in Auckland's Mt Eden. Audio