Inequality

The government may be making in-roads in tackling child poverty, but yet another report shows Māori, Pacific and disabled tamariki are in danger of being left behind.

The latest Child Poverty Monitor… Audio

Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace has told Checkpoint the advice from Ministry of Health for rest homes has been inconsistent.

"In the space of 12 hours on Thursday night, Friday… Video, Audio

Māori, Pacific and disabled children are two to three times more likely to go hungry than Pākehā children, but advocates say that doesn't have to be the case.

The latest Child Poverty Monitor figures… Audio

A new Medical Journal paper shows New Zealand's health system is hostile and racist toward Maori, perpetuating existing barriers and inequities that have been faced over generations.

The paper… Audio

Jude works at the Royal New Zealand Police College. The training program she implements is designed to encourage understanding and empathy for those who will work on the front line of family harm. Video

Stalking (and cyberstalking) is not currently a defined offence in the New Zealand Crimes Act. 'Tina,' stalked by her ex-husband for more than three years, shares her story in support of law change. Video

More than half a million New Zealanders are affected by family violence each year. For many, this is handed down generationally. Wiremu, with the support of his parents, broke the cycle of abuse. Video

Those in Rainbow communities are over twice as likely to experience partner violence than their straight counterparts. Sandra shares her story, exploring the challenges faced by Rainbow communities. Video

Almost a victim herself, Debbs shares her story to help illustrate 'coercive control,' a pattern of behaviour designed to exploit, dominate, and imprison women within a relationship. Video

For Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots in an effort to move on from the horrific abuse she suffered as a child, her faith gave her the strength to forgive, and to share her powerful story. Video

Many victims stay in violent relationships out of fear of their animals being harmed. Pets are a much-loved part of the family, but all too often are caught up in the cycle of violence. Video

Last year, 53,000 women were referred to refuges in New Zealand. Tam was one of those who found herself fleeing from an abusive relationship, but her life changed upon arrival at a refuge. Video

In this compelling, new, eight-part sequel series, we open wide the issue of domestic abuse in New Zealand. It will change the way you think about violence against women. Video

American teenager Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two men and wounded another during protests against police brutality and riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, has been acquitted of all charges in… Audio