Inequality
Loss-making property resales at seven-year high - Corelogic
Auckland had the highest proportion of properties resold at a loss, and more apartments were loss-making than other property types.
'Hundreds of thousands' of Kiwis don't have money for food
Working families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living and inflation remains high. Audio
Amid the cost of living crisis, foodbanks are struggling, too
Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations. Some who rely on them are being turned away.
Māori-led housing effort bringing peace of mind to Tai Rāwhiti
Rural Gisborne whānau are sleeping easy at night, knowing they have a permanent home on the land of their tīpuna.
Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse
One of Australia's highest-profile TV hosts, Stan Grant, has stood down from presenting a prime-time show after receiving "relentless" racist abuse.
Doron Semu: making siapo and a space for queer Pasifika youth
Auckland nurse Doron Semu is using a traditional Sāmoan art form to bring together LGBTQ+ Pasifika youth. In his mid-20s, feeling disconnected from his Sāmoan heritage, Doron learnt how to make the… Video, Audio
New hub opens in Hamilton as safe place for at-risk teens
A new hub has opened in Hamilton that will be an all-hours safe place to help vulnerable young teenagers get back on track.
It comes after a spate of ram raids in Waikato, the latest of which saw… Audio
Hub offering safe place for vulnerable teens opens in Hamilton
A new hub is open in Hamilton central that will be an all-hours safe place for vulnerable young teenagers to get back on track.
Youth advocates hope for more help for struggling rangatahi in Budget
Rangatahi advocates are concerned current support levels are needlessly pushing many young people directly into hardship and poverty.
Migrant sex workers susceptible to exploitation - Prostitutes Collective
An Auckland sex worker says prohibiting migrants from working in the industry is putting them in harm's way.
Only New Zealand citizens and residents over 18 can engage in the sex industry.
But the… Audio
Te Pāti Māori calls for King to apologise for colonisation harm
Te Pāti Māori has joined international calls for King Charles to apologise for the horrors of colonisation on his coronation day. Co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, as well as party… Audio
Little protection for councillor complaints - Invercargill Cr
A storm is brewing around Invercargill City Council with multiple reports of a sexist culture coming out in recent days.
One councillor who has come forward is Alex Crackett.
She told Corin Dann… Audio
Human rights lawyer critical of MSD scheme for abuse in care survivors
A human rights lawyer is appalled at what she says is cynical behaviour from the Ministry of Social Development in offering compensation to victims of state abuse.
While survivors wait for an… Audio
Price hikes annoying Kiwis the most revealed
Most consumers think it is fair for small businesses to pass on cost increases to customers, but not big ones and multinationals.
South Auckland leads submissions on council budget
South Auckland has been outdone by other areas of the city in the number of public submissions on Auckland Council's controversial proposed budget. Forty thousand people across the super city have… Audio
Researchers found sole parents treated with stigma by agencies
Major changes are needed in how single parents on a benefit are treated, researchers say, after new evidence showing they face stigma and discrimination.
'People are struggling': As poverty rises in UK, cost of King's coronation hard to swallow
Inside the Palace, King Charles' staff are polishing the silver but beyond the gates, Britons are queueing for charities that can't meet the demand.
Migrants to NZ face devastatingly long waits for residency
Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
One woman miscarried the day she found out another check had been ordered… Audio
Queenstown councillor wants government to do more to solve city's housing problems
Niki Gladding is concerned the local council is being lumped with fixing a problem central government should be tackling.
Tax specialists warn over intricacies of capital gains tax
Following an IRD report on tax paid by the wealthy, experts say a capital gains tax may address imbalances in the system but would not be easy to design and implement.
