Protests
Ihumātao: Live report
Our reporter Tom Furley is at the main cordon at the bottom of Ihumātao Quarry Road. Video, Audio
Ihumātao day two: Hundreds turn out to protest
The stand off at Ihumātao continues into a second day - ramping us as hundreds of people turn out to support the protest. They answered a call that went out to join the protest at Māori ancestral land… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Carmel Kilpin in Hong Kong
Carmel Kilpin leads a fascinating life in Hong Kong, bringing up three children and working as a physical science teacher in an international school. She's in her sixth year in the former British… Audio
Hong Kong protestors take to the streets
More than a quarter of Hong Kong's population has taken to the streets to protest a new, controversial extradition bill. Audio
Students prepare for nationwide climate action
Students at an Auckland college held a lie-in this afternoon in preparation for the second nationwide student strike for climate action. Video, Audio
Cancer sufferers and families deliver petitions to Parliament
People desperately seeking cancer treatment which could extend their lives by years, took their battle to increase Pharmac spending to Parliament today. Audio
Thousands protest Australia Day legacy
Thousands of protesters have demanded the abolition of today's national holiday showing a deep division over celebrations that mark the birth of modern Australia.
Violence in Zimbabwe during major crackdown on fuel protests
Police in Zimbabwe this week rounded up hundreds after violent protests over high fuel prices; human rights groups say 12 have been killed, and beatings widely reported. The demonstrations were… Audio
Kiwi Rules with Charlotte Grimshaw
Today's Kiwi Rules guest is award winning author and short story writer Charlotte Grimshaw. Her song choices are influenced by the book she's currently working on as well the music her brother… Audio
Destiny Church demands govt funding, access to prisons
Hundreds of Destiny Church supporters rallied at Parliament today, demanding access to prisons for their rehabilitation programmes and millions in funding. Government ministers welcomed a… Video, Audio
France drops planned fuel tax rises
In a u-turn move, France has ditched planned fuel tax rises that had resulted in widespread protests.
Protesters call for 'Jesus' to return to Parliamentary prayer
About 1000 Christians gathered at Parliament today to demand the name of Jesus be put back into the Parliamentary prayer. Video, Audio
Fake 1080 pellets thrown on Parliament’s steps in protest
Protesters have biffed fake 1080 pellets all over Parliament's steps and scattered dead birds, amid their escalating campaign to ban the poison. Audio
Far-right protests erupt after latest violent death
Police have been deployed to quell tensions after the second death of a German man in east Germany within a fortnight, both allegedly involving confrontations with immigrants.
Protesters burn Nike gear after Kaepernick ad
Protesters on social media are calling for people to burn their Nike sneakers and boycott the sporting goods maker after it chose former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick to lead its new…
Far right protests in Germany
Europe Correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports on protests in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, with anti fascist groups holding counter rallies following far right groups marching and doing the Nazi… Audio
Far-right activists protest in Germany after man's death
Far-right activists have demonstrated in Germany's eastern city of Chemnitz after the deadly stabbing of a German man that authorities have blamed on two migrants. About 6000 demonstrators, some… Audio
Students protest inclusion of Don Brash in debate
Following widespread outrage after his speech at Massey University was cancelled on Tuesday, Don Brash is now facing protestors when he turns up to a debate at Auckland University tonight. Video, Audio
Bangladesh considers capital punishment for driving deaths
Bangladesh is considering capital punishment for traffic accident deaths, an official says, as thousands of students protest for a ninth day over the deaths of two teenagers by a speeding bus in…
Rally against racism in Aotea Square
In Auckland's Aotea Square a rally against racism is taking place against the planned visit of far-right duo Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux. Audio