Activism
The Mixtape: Former Pitchfork editor Puja Patel
Our guest picking the music today is one of the most powerful voices in the music industry. New York-based music journalist Puja Patel was the editor-in-chief of Pitchfork, a hugely influential music… Audio
Wellington posties take case to Human Rights Commission
Wellington posties who were threatened with disciplinary action if they didn't deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer have taken their case to the Human Rights… Audio
Activists hang 'dairy kills' sign from iconic Taranaki cow statue
Taranaki Animal Save took the action during the peak of calving season to spark discussion about the plight of bobby calves.
Beastly Truth: the story of George Howe
In the 1900s a series of lurid headlines were published in the New Zealand Truth about George Howe, a "Beastly Brothel-keeper". But what Truth found most "beastly" about Howe, is that he was Chinese… Audio
"The personal is political" - BIPOC women in New Zealand (Part 3)
From being a cultural producer and advocate, to a doctoral candidate- Makanaka Tuwe has been a bit of an icon in Auckland's African diaspora for several years now. In this third part of the series… Audio
Counter protesters march in towns and cities across UK
Thousands of counter protesters marched in towns and cities across the UK over the weekend, in response to two weeks of anti-immigration rioting and disorder. UK reporter Charlie Dreaver has more. Audio
Calls for overhaul of law governing retirement villages
"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August 2024
On today's episode, global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight, Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take… Audio
Woolworths workers strike over pay, safety concerns
Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take strike action, after bargaining failed to secure them a living wage and improvements to staffing issues. FIRST Union national organiser Ross Lampert… Audio
Ambulance officers to strike over pay
More than 2500 ambulance officers will walk off the job later this month fed up they're not being offered a pay rise. FIRST Union national ambulance coordinator Faye McCann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 August
On today's episode, Noah Lyles has won the men's 100m gold medal, Nathan Rarere brings us the latest from Paris, we also hear from Eliza McCartney ahead of her pole vaulting event, the Education… Audio
Riots spread in UK after three girls murdered
Riots continue to spread in the streets of the UK after a 17-year-old allegedly murdered three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, in the Merseyside town of Southport. BBC Correspondent Leanne… Audio
Sport in New Zealand has a new referee
A new body that has a broad remit to make sure sport is fair and safe has been a long time coming, but it's here now
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The tale of the man who leaked
The Julian Assange saga has been going on for so long that most of us have probably forgotten how it started Audio
'Paid a pittance': Care workers rally across NZ
Unions say the rallies are the next step in a long campaign for the government to fully fund a pay equity settlement.
25 Mark Crysell | A Stopover in North Korea
With decades of experience as one of New Zealand’s most prominent television journalists, Mark Crysell recounts gaining unprecedented access to follow a set of unlikely New Zealanders into North… Audio
Photo exhibition paints nude women gold
A conversation with her five-year-old niece prompted Mandi Lynn to explore body shaming in a photo exhibition and short documentary. Video, Audio
French ambassador to the Pacific on New Caledonia violence
This week marks one month since violent and deadly clashes erupted in New Caledonia. RNZ Pacific spoke with the French ambassador to the Pacific, Véronique Roger-Lacan. Audio
Fuelling the oil and gas sector
Will the oil and gas ban reversal bring much-needed international investment , or just stymy efforts to combat climate change? Audio
University education is about to get more expensive
Budget 2024 will bump funding for universities, but students will likely be the ones footing the bill Audio
