Activism
The Panel with Max Harris and Janet Wilson (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Max Harris and Janet Wilson discuss the implications of the latest political poll, why New Zealand needs to tax its billionaires better and they hear from a Dunedin who has led… Audio
Disinformation 'super spreaders' involved in Parliament protest
New research shows a dozen 'super spreaders' of disinformation were behind most of the growth of online activity during the Parliament protest.
The Disinformation project - part of Te Punaha Matatini… Audio
Never too old to be an activist!
An 83 year old has launched a petition to put pressure on the government over climate change. Bernard Schofield wants a fortnightly press conference for the government to update progress reducing CO2… Audio
Activists stop operations at Takitimu coal mine
To Southland, where a group of activists have stopped operations at the Takitimu coal mine in Nightcaps.
Activists say the mine's main customer is Fonterra and the coal mined during the last… Audio
John Minto criticises council for charging protesters $50k
Activist John Minto says Christchurch City Council's attempt to seek costs from protest leaders over the anti-mandate protest is "setting a match to democratic freedoms".
"I'm not aware of any… Video, Audio
Flotilla visits Russian oligarch's Northland property
The Northland property of Russian oligarch Alexander Abramov has been visited by a flotilla of boats, kayakers and stand up paddle boarders protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The group… Audio
Parliament amok: A photo essay
A protest turns into a riot and conflagration as police move on Parliament’s squatters with quite extraordinary restraint. Photos tell the story.
Covid-19: Auckland Mayor on anti-mandate protesters at the Domain
Vehicle access to Auckland Domain remains closed due to a small number of anti-mandate protesters setting up camp and refusing to leave.
They moved there after Saturday's harbour bridge march… Audio
Covid-19: Convoy protesters tap into Wellington's sewer system
Council engineers have confirmed that the protesters at Parliament have plumbed toilets into the Capital's sewer system.
A plywood structure next to the portaloos at the intersection of Molesworth… Audio
Covid-19: 'Cloak of peace' placed on protest
At dawn, mana whenua in Wellington placed Te Kahu o te Raukura - a cloak of peace, on the protest in the capital to help police come to a resolution.
Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira have… Audio
07 Patrick Gower | The price of a miracle
Cystic fibrosis is a death sentence for those who suffer with it. Encountering their experience, and the miracle drug that’s just out of reach, changed Paddy Gower. Audio
Police boss details evening conflict at Parliament protest
Police Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint the conflict this evening was after protesters had moved a concrete block and police had to put it back.
"Obviously we sent some staff… Video, Audio
Wellington Mayor in high level talks on protest action
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster told Checkpoint he is in high level talks regarding the Parliament protest but would not detail who he is talking to.
He said he is talking with government and police… Video, Audio
Police criticise 'disgraceful' protesters after early morning conflict
The behaviour by protesters outside Parliament has been condemned as "absolutely disgraceful" by police leaders today.
The confrontation between police and protesters began early on Tuesday morning… Video, Audio
Support grows for petition demanding justice for attacked Otago teen
US model Bella Hadid has signed a petition seeking justice for a high school student whose hijab was forcibly removed. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
In Wellington police and protesters will face off again today on Parliament grounds.
One hundred and twenty two people were arrested yesterday and charged with trespass with more arrests expected… Audio
Protesters refuse to leave Parliament’s grounds, 120 arrested
Police have arrested 120 protesters on the grounds of Parliament during the third day of anti-mandate demonstrations.
A massive deployment of officers is slowly and methodically picking out… Video, Audio
Wellington businesses keen to see protestors gone
Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus has told Checkpoint he'd like to see the protests finished "as soon as possible, but making sure that's done in a way that there's not harm to… Video, Audio
Three arrested at Parliament anti-mandate protest
More than 100 police have been holding protestors at bay outside parliament on the second day of a rally against vaccination mandates.
Three people have been arrested. The protestors have set up a… Video, Audio
Tensions rise at Parliament protest
Tensions were rising at Parliament as anti-covid mandate protestors faced off against dozens of police officers.
Metal barriers were been put up on the forecourt.
Hundreds of protesters arrived in… Audio