Inequality
'Once a poster girl, now an international laggard': Pay equity appeal goes to UN
A pay equity advocacy group is making an urgent appeal to the UN to investigate the government's changes to pay equity laws. Audio
First portion of social investment funding to prioritise children
The Social Investment Agency will prioritise social services working with children of families with complex needs. Audio
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
The Ministry of Social Development should be embarrassed at how inaccessible it is for people with disabilities, the woman says. Audio
The difficulty of finding a job after 50
Are employers biased against older job applicants? Audio
Women feeling brunt of tough economy
The commission's financial sentiment tracker shows 62 percent of women are now feeling financially uncomfortable, compared to 51 percent of men.
Minister criticises strikes as nurses take to streets
Health New Zealand is asking emergency departments (EDs) to be kept for emergencies only.
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' belongings
Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.
Sport NZ scraps guidelines for inclusion of transgender people
Under government direction, Sport New Zealand has scrapped guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport. The removal comes after a review showing the principles did not… Audio
Energy reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power
The spotlight is again on New Zealand's energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul.
Students arrange more than 100 care packages for Auckland refugees
The Selwyn College trio spent time interviewing refugees to personalise the care packs.
The never-ending visa queue for a visa
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear.
A never-ending visa queue for refugees
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio
A never-ending visa queue for refugees
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio
A never-ending visa queue for refugees
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio
Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?
MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?
South Auckland principal on students leaving with no qualifications
A South Auckland principal is warning that a third of teenagers in communities like his could leave school with no qualifications. Papakura High School principal Simon Craggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Local leaders critical of Queenstown Lakes healthcare system
It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Tenants in illegal boarding house told to hide from inspectors
A man who lived in a converted shed at an illegal Queenstown boarding house says the landlord told tenants to hide from inspectors. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Commerce Commission files civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island and the wholesaler Gilmours - alleging cartel conduct. Matthews Law competition and commercial lawyer Andy Matthews… Audio
