Hate Speech

Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio

Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio

Former National Party leader Don Brash says Massey University's decision to cancel his speaking engagement is a threat to free speech everywhere. Video, Audio

Far right Canadians Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux are due to speak in Auckland tonight, an event that has angered many locals. The speaking rally nearly didn't happen after Auckland Council… Audio

In the wake of controversy over a cancelled visit to Auckland by two right-wing Canadians, the debate over free speech has reignited. An advocacy group launched legal action yesterday against Auckland… Audio

Some listener feed back on our earlier story about a US judge siding with a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Audio

Hate speech is hardly anything new...but what is new is the ability for it to spread like wildfire and remain relatively anonymous thanks to modern technology.  Audio

Incidents like the attack in Huntly on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan and the case of Wellington College boys inciting rape on social media are prompting debate around the rights to freedom of speech. The… Audio

The Panel discusses some recent cases of hate speech and racial abuse, including two Otago men who have been convicted of abusing and attacking a man for speaking in Japanese. Audio