Inequality
Spy agency defends number of reports on far-right threats
The electronic spy agency is defending a dearth of reports it got about far right threats in the lead-up to last year's mosque attacks.
Out of 7500 intelligence reports received in a three-month… Audio
$1m house sales in Ōtara 'part of the social trauma'
Million-dollar houses are now being sold in one of Auckland's lowest-income suburbs and a local politician says government failure is allowing the market to drive further inequality and hopelessness.
Kiwi father fighting to join mentally unwell son in MIQ
Tonight, we bring you the story of a Kiwi father's frustrating fight to join his mentally unwell son in managed isolation. The man's son is due to arrive home from Australia tomorrow and, as things… Audio
South Auckland could get abortion services soon
For more than a decade, calls for abortion services to be provided in South Auckland have fallen on deaf ears, now there seems to be some movement.
In 2008, the government appointed abortion… Audio
Caravan Christmas for many as housing crisis continues
As many Kiwi households prepare to head off for camping holidays over the coming weeks, others are already parked up in campervans across the country. That's because they live there year round -… Video, Audio
Auckland port boss' comments on Māori, Pasifika 'offensive' - union boss
The chief executive of Ports of Auckland is being accused of making derogatory comments about Māori and Pasifika employees, with the union claiming some workers are so offended they boycotted the job… Video, Audio
Pacific nations lacking cold storage for Covid-19 vaccines
The Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out in the Northern Marianas this weekend, but other Pacific countries still lack the ultra cold facilities to store it.
The vaccine which has… Audio
Impossible to know scale of harm from abuse in care - expert
The major gaps in data on abuse among children in state and faith-based institutions has a chilling impact for some.
An interim report by the Royal Commission estimated up to a quarter of a million… Audio
Papakura marae busy bringing Christmas with dignity to those in need
With nine days until Christmas - Auckland City Mission is gearing up to hand out tens of thousands of presents and food parcels to whānau in need.
But this year things are a bit different. There will… Video, Audio
At least 250,000 NZers estimated to have suffered abuse in care
A group representing some survivors of abuse believes the estimated number of people abused while in care is well off the mark.
An interim report from the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has been… Audio
Govt ministers in court over 'absurd' disability care issue
Government ministers are being taken to the Employment Court over what a claimant calls a ludicrous and absurd disability care issue.
The case is around legislation which means people with… Audio
Reserve Bank rejects request for help fixing the housing crisis
The Reserve Bank Governor has rebuffed the Finance Minister's request for help fixing the housing crisis.
Are we tolerating child poverty as an economic choice?
We hear a lot about child poverty and lack of action on it - how bad is the situation really? Audio
Are we tolerating child poverty as an economic choice?
We hear a lot about child poverty and lack of action on it - how bad is the situation really?
AudioWealth gap between young and old growing - ANZ report
Intergenerational inequality is growing larger by the day and things will only get worse unless action is taken, an ANZ Bank report says.
NZ home ownership rates hit 70-year low
Home ownership rates have hit a 70 year low and those working in housing are not at all surprised.
A new 150-page report from Stats NZ titled Housing in Aotearoa: 2020 reveals a grim portrait of the… Audio
Debt reduction and saving crucial over next year, says CFC
Paying down debt and putting away savings will be critical for those attempting to bounce back from the Covid downturn, the head a Crown entity promoting financial education says. Audio
Human Rights Commission to investigate Pasific pay gap
The Human Rights commission will embark on an inquiry into the pay gap between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.
Pacific workers are, on the whole, New Zealand's lowest-paid workers and… Audio
Big brand workers going hungry due to Covid-19 poverty
Garment workers for Adidas, Nike and H&M are among those going hungry due to coronavirus pandemic, a survey has found.
New apartments open in New Lynn as social housing waitlist hits record high
The social housing waitlist has reached a record high - nearly 22,000 applicants are now on the housing register, while the government is promising to deliver an extra 18,000 public and transitional… Audio