October 24, 2025

Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy

15 minutes

The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies.

Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith and misrepresentation.

In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks the high-stakes fight for public sympathy.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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October 24, 2025

15 minutes

The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies.

Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith and misrepresentation.

In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks the high-stakes fight for public sympathy.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

...more

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