Activism
Man with Palestinian flag scales London's Big Ben tower
The man came down and was later arrested, police said.
Sand mining 14,000-signature protest petition to be given to Parliament
A 14,000-signature petition against a proposed fast-tracked sand mining operation off Northland's Bream Bay is due to be handed over at Parliament on Wednesday. Audio
Jury hears climate change defence for Restore Passenger Rail protestors
A jury has heard that New Zealand's major cities could be underwater by the end of this century during the trial of climate activists who hung banners over Wellington's State Highways.
Activists scale Christchurch building in protest of weapons company
Police have arrested two protesters who scaled the building of international weapons company NIOA in Rolleston, south of Christchurch.
Nine arrested at Tesla dealership as anti-Musk protests break out
They were protesting owner Elon Musk's role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump.
A kangaroo 'crash' is coming - should they be shot before millions starve?
A regular population boom and bust cycle causes millions of kangaroos to starve, but while some urge proactive culling as the solution animal rights groups have condemned the "barbaric" practice.
Council's sewerage pipeline work resumes at Lake Rotokākahi
Around 80 officers moved in on Monday night to clear the area so council work could continue.
'We've turned up in force and claimed our power' - Rainbow community stand against Destiny Church
Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered in Auckland's Albert Park today to protest Brian Tamaki's demonstrations which targeted pride events last week.
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
Aussie mining company drilling at Sams Creek, Golden Bay
The drilling - found first by Festivalgoers - is permitted in the area.
Beehive doors shut to country's biggest worker group
The Minister for Workplace Relations won't meet with the Council for Trade Unions.
The Beehive doors are shut to the CTU
She says her government is delivering for workers, but Brooke Van Velden won't meet with the biggest worker organisation we have - the Council for Trade Unions. Audio
Hīkoi organiser pans 'deeply dysfunctional' health system
A hīkoi has been held in Whakatāne to protest the closure of the area's obstetrics unit, 'chronic understaffing, poor management and a dysfunctional health system'. Audio
Christchurch man says family in Gaza will never leave
A Christchurch man who lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. Audio
Memory of Grace Millane helping women escaping domestic violence
The Love Grace Handbag Appeal combines the late Grace Millane’s love for handbags with a mission to help women escaping domestic violence. Audio
Treaty Talks | Trailer
Treaty Talks is a visual podcast hosted by Kara Rickard that dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 1: An Overview
We dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it’s shaped Aotearoa. Kara Rickard sits down with treaty experts, educators, and lawyers to delve deeper into the historical context of pre-arrival. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 2: Peter Adds
The kōrero covers how early European settlers showed up in Aotearoa and changed everything for Māori, kicking off with Abel Tasman in 1642 and James Cook in 1769. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 3: Eru Kapa-Kingi
The kōrero looks into the significance of He Whakaputanga (the Declaration of Independence) in 1835, which affirmed Māori sovereignty prior to the Treaty of Waitangi. Video
Treaty Talks | Episode 4: Dr. Ella Henry
Dr. Ella Henry shares her insights on the history, resilience, and future of Māori. She deconstructs the myths and misconceptions surrounding life before Pākeha arrival. Video
