Inequality
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
Confusion over how police use photos of youth
Confusion remains over how police are using photos they take of teenagers, mostly Maori, without getting proper informed consent.
That's despite the Police Commissioner speaking up yesterday and… Audio
Rich nations' block on generic Covid-19 vaccines for Africa condemned
Western nations' moves to block generic Covid-19 vaccines for African nations will prolong the pandemic, charities based in the continent say.
Chch terror attack: Andrew Little on witness support
The minister leading the government's response to the Christchurch mosque attacks says it doesn't have the power to tell ACC to help those who witnessed the shootings.
The Government has promised… Audio
Another depressing day for renters, first home buyers in NZ
It's another disappointing day for many first home buyers as the real estate industry reaches fresh highs.
But it's not just those struggling to buy that are feeling glum - with the flow on effects… Video, Audio
Investigation broadened into police photographing youths
The Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Privacy Commissioner are broadening their investigation into the police practice of photographing innocent youths - to include any member of the… Audio
Women fall behind in home ownership
Women are less likely to be the sole owner of a house in New Zealand than men, due in part to the gender pay gap, a study has found. Audio
Campaigner for ending conversion therapy seeks greater role
A campaigner for ending conversion therapy says queer communities should be involved with the designing of a new law now.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has commited to passing legislation to ban gay… Audio
Why happiness doesn't cost any money at all
A new study out of McGill University shows that people in societies where money plays a minimal role can have a level of happiness comparable to Scandinavian countries which typically rate highest in… Audio
More Aucklanders without internet need help - educator
Auckland students in lockdown who are struggling to learn without home internet connections.
The Education Ministry says it is spending $8 million to maintain the 45,000 household connections it… Audio
Māori communities' rate of vaccine hesitancy 'alarmingly high' - Peeni Henare
The government has a "big job" ahead of it to combat what it calls an "alarmingly high" rate of vaccine hesitancy among Māori communities, Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare says.
Henare… Audio
Principals Federation suggests members ignore directives to enrol violent students
The Principals Federation has advised its members to defy legally binding directives to enrol violent children who have been kicked out of other schools.
It says principals should consider refusing… Audio
Covid-19: GPs turned away from spare vaccines
South Auckland GPs were turned away when they tried to get vaccinated this weekend after spare doses became available.
The city's district health boards had leftover vaccine after a week of border… Audio
Muslim groups want more action over mosque attacks
Muslim groups are calling for more action and accountability over the mosque attacks, including urgent mandatory reporting of firearms injuries.
A new report out today from the Islamic Federation… Audio
Covid-19: Doctors miss out on leftover vaccines
Some South Auckland doctors didn't receive a Covid-19 vaccination over the weekend despite leftover doses from the border roll out being available.
The city's DHBs invited some health care workers to… Audio
Early KiwiSaver access for disabled about 'equity' - Clark
People with life-shortening conditions will soon get to access their KiwiSaver earlier.
The government has announced that from March people with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Huntington's disease… Audio
Government called to consider vaccinating south Auckland first
The government's is being told it should look at vaccinating South Aucklanders first when the community roll out starts.
Papatoetoe and its surrounding suburbs are grappling with the current Covid-19… Audio
'Houses are as unaffordable as they've been at any time for at least 17 years'
Buying a home is increasingly out of reach for many as housing affordability dips to historically low levels.
Tackling child poverty a mountain that keeps getting steeper
Opinion - Although the government should be happy with the child poverty statistics, its 'radical incrementalism' seems to lack significant policies to tackle challenges ahead, writes Max Rashbrooke.
