Protest
The power of protest songs!
Aaradhna and Annie Crummer talk to Kathryn Ryan about music's power to change the world. They along with Bella Kalolo & Esther Stephens are about to perform in 'Respect', a tribute to Aretha Franklin… Audio
Backlash grows against Trump's ban
US President Donald Trump's immigration curbs are being met with condemnation & protest. As as well as outrage from foreign leaders, local leaders, and some state governors have branded the… Audio
2016: Tame Iti on mana, authority, and a life devoted to activism
In the 2016 Reeves lecture, Maori activist and artist Tame Iti discusses the concept of mana and how it can be seen as a way of challenging authority. Audio
Pike families say they won't back down
Protestors vow to take whatever legal means they can to stop the Pike River Mine being permanently sealed. Audio
West Papuans look to march again, despite police
There are signs of more imminent arrests of West Papuan demonstrators in towns across Indonesia's Papua region.
Protester complains to IPCA over 'threatening' phone call
A Horowhenua woman planning to attend a protest has complained to the police watchdog about what she says was an intimidating phone call from an officer.
Karl Barklay sets up camp outside Pike River mine
Karl Barclay set up camp near the entrance to Pike River mine last night. He tells Checkpoint why. Audio
Not our president: Protests across the US over Trump victory
Devastated Hillary Clinton supporters have been protesting against the result of the presidential election in more than 25 cities across America. Audio
The Song Snatchers: Songs for rallies and marches
Wellington singers Marie and Anne Russell talk about the power in singing together, whether for pleasure, performance or to promote solidarity at demonstrations, pickets and marches. Their group The… Audio
St John rejects claim of bullying paramedics in mufti protest
'Overworked' paramedics protesting their working conditions told they could face disciplinary action.
Bastion Point revisited
The 1980 documentary no broadcaster dared to screen and the police once tried to confiscate is about to be screened publicly for the first time. Audio
Second anti-abortion group protesting outside Thames Hospital
In Thames, a regular anti-abortion protest has been joined by a second pro-life group. But meanwhile, a separate, pro-choice protest has formed on the opposite corner. Video, Audio
Protesters oppose Todd Corporation's oil and gas exploration
A group of noisy demonstrators staked out Todd Corporation's headquarters in Wellington today, protesting against the company's oil and gas exploration. Audio
Battle for democracy in Chch taken to council
The battle to have fully democratic elections re-instated in Canterbury has been taken to the doorstep of the Canterbury Regional Council. Video, Audio
Protest for Victoria University staff takes musical twist
Bargaining resumes at Victoria University in Wellington today for the Tertiary Education Union. 850 of the university's union staff will play the 1978 Split Enz hit "I see red" on the hour, every hour… Audio
Disruptions over New Caledonian tax reform
Services in New Caledonia have been disrupted as the Congress is due to debate a comprehensive tax reform.
PNG student leaders' exclusion threatens reconciliation
Students Leaders at the University of Papua New Guinea have been told by the institution's administration that they are permanently excluded from their studies.
West Papua awareness grows in New Zealand.
Labour MP Su'a William Sio tabled a motion in parliament in support of self-determination aspirations of the indigenous people of Indonesia's papua region. Audio
Maori students identify with plight of West Papuans
Hundreds of Maori students marched on parliament in support of West Papua drawing parallels with Maori people's own experience of colonialism. Audio
Uber slashes taxi drivers' incomes 'in half'
Cab drivers in Christchurch say their incomes have plummeted 30 to 50-percent since the arrival of the alternative taxi service Uber. Audio