Human Rights
Parliament: compromising to achieve motion
Parliament agrees Human Rights in China are problematic - after agreeing a compromise to debate them. Audio
Killing of humanitarian in Tonga shocks wider community
The brutal killing of a human rights advocate in Tonga has sent shockwaves through the wider community. Audio
The world watches China's treatment of Uyghurs
There is growing friction over China's treatment of Uyghurs, the Muslim-minority living in Xinjiang. Audio
Jennifer Robinson: fighting for Assange, West Papua and public education
Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been described as the go-to barrister for London's rich and famous. Standing by her clients Julian Assange and Amber Heard in the full glare of… Audio
Why H&M was deleted from the Chinese digital landscape
An extraordinary move against the Swedish clothing company H&M took place in China this week because of its refusal to use cotton from Xinjiang due to suspicions of forced labour. China correspondent… Audio
Ian Urbina: investigative journalism on the high seas
With thousands of mariners stranded in foreign waters by the coronavirus pandemic, and congestion and chaos affecting ports worldwide, there's no shortage of issues for maritime journalist Ian Urbina… Audio
'The Western alliance needs to send a stronger message'
Former US diplomat Brett Bruen looks at the year ahead and why he thinks Joe Biden needs to start forming new coalitions with an eye to the western alliance sending a strong message to the likes… Audio
Pacific caught up in tussle for presidency of UN Human Rights
The Pacific has been caught up in an international tussle for the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council. Audio
UN disturbed by violence and arrests in West Papua
The UN Human Rights Office says is disturbed by escalating violence in West Papua, and has urged Indonesia to engage with West Papuans in an inclusive dialogue to address long-standing grievances… Audio
Not one crisis, but many – we must work together to find solutions. Celebrities advocate for the UN’s development goals
Nations United explores the significance of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. In the midst of a pandemic radically transforming our world, it sets out what must be done. Audio
Young human rights lawyer dies in West Papua
There's shock in West Papua over the death of a young human rights lawyer who represented political prisoners.
Yuliana Yabansabra is the second prominent human rights defender to die this month in… Audio
Indonesians engaging on Papua rights face pressure
An Indonesia-based organisation says people across the republic are becoming more interested in the human rights struggle of West Papuans, but that it comes with unwanted consequences. Audio
Wearing your hair how you like is a "human right"
An opinion piece on Stuff, advocates that wearing your hair how you like is a human right. Audio
Samantha Power: top US diplomat's life and career
Former US President Barack Obama declared Samantha Power to be one of his country's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy". She was human rights adviser to the Obama White House before becoming the… Audio, Gallery
Hong Kong correspondent: new security laws causing 'chilling' reaction
The new national security law that has been implemented in Hong Kong by the Chinese government has seen many local residents reacting frantically. Journalist James Griffiths discusses the disappearing… Audio
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
3MM: Peter Dunne on the legalities of lockdown
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Former MP Peter Dunne discusses the human rights and legal issues surrounding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Audio
Maria Ressa: Filipino journalist vs Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa's work exposing government corruption and the misdeeds of the powerful has put her on a collision course with the 'strongman' government of President Rodrigo Duterte… Audio
3MM: Dr Katherine Ravenswood on International Women's Day
We've come a long way from no parental leave in the 1970s, to the first woman firefighter in the 1980s. From a 'toothless' Equal Pay Act, to Kristine Bartlett and thousands of care and support workers… Audio
The unwritten history of LGBTQ+ life in New Zealand should be remembered and celebrated, say long-time activists
Thomas Sainsbury talks with Louisa Wall MP, Prof. Welby Ings, Professor Emeritus Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, and award winning artist and filmmaker Tanu Gago. Audio