Inequality
Thousands protest against pay equity changes
Protestors have gathered at rallies around the country to speak out against changes to pay equity laws.
'Like tent city': Living on the streets in Auckland
People living on the street in Auckland's city centre tell Checkpoint it has been a "gruelling" Winter. Audio
Review of funding for sexual violence services
The National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together is raising the alarm over a current review of the sector it says will lead to funding cuts. Audio
Marching for pay equity
Across the country today from Whangarei to Invercargill, thousands of people are expected to take part in a Day of Action for Pay Equity. Audio
'Appallingly low': Female startups getting under 3 percent of venture capital
That's despite a 'tsunami of data' showing women-led businesses return more investment on every dollar invested, researchers say.
Food prices keep crunch on household budgets
Food prices are rising much faster than wages, making it a "slow grind" for households waiting for relief from the cost of living crisis.
'The invisibility of women's homelessness should not be ignored'
An advocacy group is warning that the government's response to homelessness could put women at risk. Audio
Shane Jones calls for renationalising of power market
There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices. Audio
Tackle food insecurity at home before exporting, charity says
A new report shows more than one in four households with children is regularly missing out on food.
When a retirement village feels more like a student hostel
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel
Plunket and Hospice nurses refile pay equity claims
The first two pay equity claims under the government's tougher new regime were filed on Monday on behalf of Plunket and hospice nurses.
Docs to decide on whether to strike again
The senior doctors' union is expected to announce Monday morning whether its members will strike for over deadlocked pay negotiations.
The power imbalance that hits in old age
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel. Audio
The workers forced to live in cars
"Sadly nowadays if you have got a car, it is more shelter than some have got".
Twenty-six people evicted from Auckland boarding house
Auckland boarding house managers say they evicted 26 vulnerable people with just two days' notice over safety concerns. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Health NZ won't say how much it's paying for elective surgeries in private hospitals
Health New Zealand will not say how much it's paying private hospitals to carry out elective surgeries under a new national contract. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Retirees struggling with bills due to rising costs
Retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling to make ends meet. Auckland University researcher and Joyce Cook chair of Ageing Well Ngaire Kerse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Age Concern warns of cost of living pressure for retirees
Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Locals say Queenstown is suffering from overtourism
Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
