Dissent
Disinformation and the case of Baby W - expert analysis
Dr Michael Daubs is co-director of The Internet, Social Media, and Politics Research Lab - Kotaha - at Victoria University of Wellington - and has researched the spread of disinformation. He's been… Audio
China's Covid protests: What happens next?
The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions. Audio
China's Covid protests: What happens next?
The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions.
AudioNo mining for Diamonds
Aussie netballers have been called 'ungrateful' and 'precious' by refusing to wear their mining company sponsor's logo on their dresses - a moral move that's cost them a $15 million deal. Audio
No mining for Diamonds
Aussie netballers have been called 'ungrateful' and 'precious' by refusing to wear their mining company sponsor's logo on their dresses - a moral move that's cost them a $15 million deal.
AudioGolriz Ghahraman on Iran protests
Protests continue across Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in detention after being arrested by police enforcing the Islamic Republic's strict restrictions on women's dress.
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National protests in Iran after 22-year-old's death
Iran is in the throes of national protests after the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in police custody.
Mahsa Amini was detained by the Iranian morality police for refusing to adhere to hijab… Audio
Outcry over anti-monarchist arrests helps protect free speech - protester
The Queen's casket has arrived at Buckingham Palace, after leaving Scotland where she had been lying at rest.
But along with the hoards of people lining London's streets awaiting her arrival… Video, Audio
Wellington businesses thankful protest ended quickly
Wellington businesses whose takings were crippled by the Parliamentary occupation earlier this year feared another slow day because of the protest yesterday.
In the end takings were down, but the… Audio
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
So-called freedom protest in Wellington
On the grounds outside Parliament, a so-called freedom protest is underway.
It's being opposed by the counter-protest of an anti fascist movement.
RNZ Wellington reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke to… Audio
Central Wellington resident nervous ahead of protest
It's deja vu for Wellington resident and former human rights commissioner Rae Julian.
The 81-year-old retiree lives in the Kate Sheppard Apartments, right in the thick of what in February was a… Audio
No tolerance from Police for trespassers at Parliament
Police say there will be no tolerance for the breaking of rules on Parliament grounds in Wellington today, with any protestors found trespassing or structures erected to be removed immediately.
A… Audio
Barricades up, police out in Wellington ahead of protest
The barricades are up and extra police have been brought into Wellington ahead the the Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest at parliament today.
Vehicle movement and parking around the area will be… Audio
Small business operators nervous ahead of Wellington protest
Police are promising a "significant" presence around parliament for today's planned antigovernment protests, but retailers are still worried it may not be significant enough for them to keep their… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022
Top stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022 Police will be out in force in Wellington today, with a large anti-Government protest planned at Parliament. Hospitals have just one week to book an operation… Audio
Photo essay: The anti-mandate occupation of Parliament's grounds, then and now
Photo essay - Four months ago police forcibly ended a 23 day anti-mandate occupation at Parliament's grounds. See the difference between the damaged grounds and their restored state.
Mahanga Bay covered in rubbish after occupation
A clean up is underway at the Mahanga Bay occupation site that had been home to nearly 50 protestors for several weeks.
Six of them are under arrest after the police moved in on Thursday.
Police say… Audio