Activism
Hurricanes Poua's controversial haka
A haka incorporating barbs aimed at the Government has rekindled a decades old debate over sport and politics. Audio
Aliya Danzeisen: becoming Muslim
Lawyer, linguist and teacher Aliya Danzeisen converted to Islam as an adult four months before 9/11. Today, Aliya is the national co-ordinator and spokesperson for the Islamic Women's Council, and a… Audio
Dr Judith Mackay: Tobacco industry critic on NZ's fight for control
The world-first law that would have created a smokefree generation in Aotearoa New Zealand was repealed under urgency by the coalition government on Wednesday. A tobacco control expert tells Susie… Audio
NZ officials raise concerns over activists' claims at WTO
Civil society organisations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in the United Arab Emirates this week have criticized restrictions on their participation.
Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions
Sex work activists - The Fired Up Stilettos - are kicking up what they'd like to call a FUS.
Nineteen strippers were fired from Calendar Girls Wellington via a Facebook post in February last year for… Audio
Protesters take stand against Gaza war
Hundreds protested in Wellington today, demanding the government take a tougher stand against Israel over its attack on Gaza.
More visiting Te Tiriti exhibit at Te Papa after damage
Te Papa says the number of visitors identifying its Te Tiriti exhibit as a highlight has jumped from 18 percent to 43 percent since December.
That's when a group of protestors damaged the wooden… Audio
Animal rights activists in Mexico protest return of bullfighting
In Mexico City, animal rights activists are protesting against the return of bullfighting, years after it was outlawed.
The Mexican Supreme Court repealed its decision last month, citing a lack of… Audio
2006: Jacqueline Fahey
Jacqueline Fahey was one of the first New Zealand artists to paint from a woman's perspective, illustrating "the theatricality of domestic life" and, in the 1950s, the crippling isolation of women in… Audio
2020: Jane Fonda
Actor, producer, activist and former fitness guru, Jane Fonda reflects on her relationship with climate change activism in her 2020 book: ‘What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action’. She… Audio
Sliding backwards on human rights
A 75 year old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct. But the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the corner. Audio
Being 'woke' and how it became a catchall phrase
Breaking down the background to the idea of 'wokeness' are Ira Munn and Andreea Calude, in this episode of Voices.
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Contradictory messages from Dubai on climate
It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze. Audio
Hundreds gather in Christchurch for National Māori Action Day
Hundreds of people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday evening as part of a national protest against the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty.
Hundreds of protesters at Parliament to call for ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of people have gathered outside Parliament's steps to call on the new government to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Protest in Wellington marching to Parliament
Protestors in Wellington are marching towards Parliament for the National Day of Action.
Reporter Tessa Guest spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National Action Day protest updates
Updates from reporters Taiha Molyneux in West Auckland, Emma Stanford on the North Shore, Tessa Guest in Wellington and Robin Martin in New Plymouth on National Action Day. Audio
Tangata whenua protesting across the motu
Tangata whenua are protesting across 20 centres Tuesday morning in a National Action Day with the backing of Te Pāti Māori.
They plan to disrupt traffic in multiple locations and are calling for the… Audio
Pro-Palestine group throw red paint at National MP offices
The Auckland offices of several National MPs have been vandalised overnight by a pro-Palestine group calling for politicians to support a ceasefire of the conflict in Gaza.
Tamaki for Palestine… Audio
National MP offices vandalised by pro-Palestine group
The Auckland offices of several National MPs have been vandalised overnight by a pro-Palestine group calling for politicians to support a ceasefire of the conflict in Gaza.
Tāmaki for Palestine… Audio