Activism
Regional councillor critical of pro-rail protestors
A Greater Wellington regional councillor who is advocating for a better rail service to and from Wellington, says protestors did themselves a disservice by blocking commuters traveling on State… Audio
Climate protesters blocking state high way one arrested
Climate protesters who were arrested for blocking State Highway One Transmission Gully north of Wellington this morning will appear in Court this afternoon. Restore Passenger Rail says it could keep… Audio
Protest action brings Transmission Gully to grinding halt
Protest action bought the southbound lane of Transmission Gully north of Wellington to a standstill this morning.
Up to 20 people are understood to be involved in the climate protest. Police are… Audio
University union members planning to strike
Union members at all eight of Aotearoa's universities will strike for higher pay later this week.
They're calling for a pay increase of eight percent to match the rising cost of living, and action… Audio
Women walk length of NZ to draw attention to sexual abuse
Two sisters in their sixties have started walking the length of New Zealand to raise awareness about sexual abuse.
Meng Foon: speaking out against racism
Since his appointment as Race Relations Commissioner three years ago, Meng Foon has proven himself unafraid to speak out. The former Gisborne mayor talks to Kim Hill about New Zealand's journey… Video, Audio
Tame Iti: 'It's time to put that aside'
Tūhoe artist and activist Tame Iti reflects on the production of the recently released film Muru and his I Will Not Speak Māori exhibition in an extensive interview with RNZ's Kim Hill. Audio, Gallery
Unpacking disinfo behind anti-government protest at parliament
A so called anti-government protest has reached parliament in a scene reminiscent of the occupation earlier this year.
However, today there's also an anti-fascist protest nearby.
The lead for the… Audio
Mana whenua urge visitors to respect tikanga
Mana whenua have been urging visitors to respect tikanga and maintain a peaceful protest.
At the last parliamentary occupation Taranaki Whānui laid down Te Kahu o Te Raukura - a cloak of aroha and… Audio
Anti-fascist group wants protesters to FARC off
An anti-fascist protest is calling for peace in Wellington, as a so-called freedom protest marches through the city to Parliament.
RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook was with the anti-fascist protesters and… Audio
Refugees robbed at gunpoint in PNG
A refugee advocate says Port Moresby is not a safe place for those awaiting resettlement.
Aucklanders brace for another Brian Tamaki-led protest
Businesses in Auckland are bracing themselves ahead of a protest led by Brian Tamaki's Freedom and Rights Coalition on Saturday.
Its previous protest spilled onto roads and motorways, causing… Audio
Firefighters set to strike for an hour
Firefighters are set to strike in two-weeks time, after the Union rejected the latest pay offer from Fire and Emergency.
The one-hour strike will take place between 11am and 12pm on 19 August, and… Audio
Auckland mayor slams protests led by Destiny Church leader
Auckland's mayor, Phil Goff, says the actions of anti-government protesters who shut down part of Auckland's motorway on Saturday, "put lives at risk".
The protest was led by Destiny Church leader… Audio
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 2 | Episode 3: Be a Campaigner
Looking at making a change outside the system? Robbie talks about how to make a strong campaign and explains why the MMP system was successful in New Zealand. Video
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 2 | Episode 4: Be a Disruptor
Robbie discusses how to be a disrupter by making a difference through boycotts, divestments, strikes, and money. Video
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 2 | Episode 5: Be a Rule Breaker
Robbie explains what direct action is and how it works, delving into how Aotearoa has moved forward and learnt from previous experiences of this action. Video
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 2 | Episode 6: Be a Visionary
Robbie talks about how to figure out what a better world looks like, how to know what you should campaign about, and how… Video
Graham Nash: The 'boy' who still wants to know everything
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash might have recently turned 80, but there appears little chance of the octogenarian slowing down after more than half a century in the professional music… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore discuss falling house prices and what they mean for home owners and those looking to buy. A reading expert explains why kids don't… Audio