Inequality
ACC change sees fewer birth tears covered
Women seriously injured while giving birth are being left without help they desperately need because ACC is taking a tougher approach.
The number of women covered for the most common type of birth… Audio
Rally protests against anti-Asian violence, abuse in US and NZ
More than a thousand people have turned out for a rally in central Auckland calling for discrimination against Asians to stop. Audio
Final investment properties bought before 10-year brightline starts
Investors who bought a house today will have scraped in on avoiding the government's extension to the brightline test.
Any property purchases, that are not the family home, made from next week, will… Audio
Doomscrolling the housing crisis: Soap opera, fairy tale or horrorscope?
Opinion - 'The Housing Crisis' saga defies all genre norms - somehow managing to be farce, tragedy and a drama about real people's lives all at the same time, Anna Rawhiti-Connell writes.
Housing package opens door to investor angst, renter despondency
Real estate agents say the government's housing announcements are causing angst and confusion amongst property investors, with some dropping listings or trying to rush sales through.
Illegal workers propping up construction sectors - Immigration
Whole sectors of the construction industry are being propped up by illegal exploited foreign workers according to Immigration New Zealand.
Ten Chinese nationals are being deported after they were… Video, Audio
We tried to find an Auckland home for less than $625,000
In an attempt to help people buy their first home, the government has eased restrictions on First Home Grants and Loans.
Both are subject to property value caps. In Auckland, that cap will increase… Video, Audio
Housing measures 'underwhelming' - first home buyer advocate
The government's new housing fix-it package will do nothing to help first home buyers according to a market expert who says it time to go back to the drawing board.
The suite of changes includes… Video, Audio
Disability campaigners fight for representation at Parliament
Disability campaigners gathered on the steps of Parliament today asking to have a seat at the table.
A quarter of the population have disabilities - but campaigners say they are not represented in… Video, Audio
Police Ten 7: Company rejects calls to end show over cries of racism
Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins has hit out at the show for its depiction of Māori and Pacific men. Production company Screentime emphatically denies accusations of racist framing.
$250m spent at NZ pokies in last months of 2020
Kiwis are gambling more than ever before - with approximately $250 million spent at the pokies in final months of 2020.
That's the highest figure on record, according to new data from the Ministry of… Audio
Corrections to pay compensation for 'degrading' treatment
Corrections has admitted it could be in for a hefty compensation bill, over the treatment of women in its custody.
Minister Kelvin Davis has ordered an urgent overhaul and review of women's prisons… Audio
Foon calls for TVNZ to scrap 'racist' Police Ten-7
TVNZ is being told it should scrap the reality show 'Police Ten 7' because it is guilty of racist stereotyping.
The Race Relation's Commissioner Meng Foon says the show is "biased" and "racist" -… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hears of Crown perpetuation of Māori homelessness
The Waitangi Tribunal is being told the government needs to apologise for failing to ensure Māori have adequate housing.
The hearing into how the Crown has perpetuated Māori homelessness is underway… Audio
Corrections apologises, Auckland Women's Prison faces overhaul
Auckland Women's Prison faces a major overhaul of the way it handles inmates after revelations by RNZ about the degrading and inhumane treatment of Mihi Bassett and other women at the prison.
… Video, Audio
Biden says US faces ongoing crisis of anti-Asian violence
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are visiting Georgia to meet with Asian-American community leaders after a deadly shooting rampage in the state.
Turning up in style: comedian's birthday gig helps fund accessibility ramp
A well-known face in the Wellington comedy scene will be making quite the entry in a show that will also celebrate his 30th birthday. Audio
Teens dreams limited by gender, racial stereotypes - study
The dreams New Zealand teenagers have for the future are, according to new research, limited by gender and racial stereotypes.
Researchers from the University of Canterbury interviewed hundreds of… Audio
Social supermarket to give those in need shopping experience
The Wellington City Mission has partnered with New World to create a social supermarket where those in need of help can now come and choose their own groceries, rather than being given a food parcel… Audio
Police launch investigation into whether they're biased against Māori
The police are investigating whether they are biased against Māori.
It's launched a long term research project with Waikato University and a criminal justice advocate looking at how the police can… Audio
