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Oranga Tamariki forced to pick up pieces of failed state policy, tribunal told
An investigative journalist who has extensively written about how Māori children end up in state care has told the Waitangi Tribunal that Oranga Tamariki are the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff…
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'Disabled are getting to the point of anger': Call for government to step up
People with disabilities live in damper homes, earn less and have fewer social connections, according to a new report.
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Human Rights Commission want fairer NZ for all
The Human Rights Commission is calling on the government to stand by its promises to make New Zealand fairer for all people. It has released a report today featuring 39 issues from all four Human… Audio
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Housing boom could get worse, economist warns
Economists are calling on the Reserve Bank to reinstate lending restrictions, warning the housing market is spiralling out of control. Audio
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Nurse stripped of registration over racist comments about Māori
A New Plymouth nurse who made several public posts on social media calling Māori nurses "fat and lazy" has had her registration cancelled for the next two years.
A disciplinary tribunal considered… Audio
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Green Party: 'Fruitful discussions ... further discussions to have'
The Green Party says there is a negotiation going on with the Labour Party, but there are more discussions to be had. Video
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Calls for Labour to fast-track child poverty mandate
Anti-poverty campaigners are urging Labour to move fast and use its massive electoral support to forcefully tackle inequality. Audio
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Campaigners urge Labour to move faster on inequality
Anti-poverty campaigners are urging Labour to move fast and use its massive electoral support to forcefully tackle inequality.
The Child Poverty Action Group is one of several advocating for the new… Audio
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Building support for transformational policies crucial to Labour's vision
Opinion - Labour needs to persuade us that the necessary pathway to change, while challenging, is in our best interest if it wants to achieve its bold vision, Jessica Berentson-Shaw writes.
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Punk Economist: 'The most prudent thing to do now is spend'
News 20 Oct 2020One of the world's most high-profile economists says the only way New Zealand will stop its burgeoning housing market being a driver of inequality is through wealth taxes. Audio
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Women urged to "Take Your Space" to encourage gender equality
Women are being urged to take a step forward in their careers and workplaces to get payrises and promotions. Rachel Petero and Jo Cribb have co-authored the book, Take Your Space. Rachel talks to… Audio
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With clear mandate, Labour must decide what it really stands for
Opinion - A pandemic can change a society's foundations. But if this happens in New Zealand over the next three years, it will be for reasons beyond the control of the sixth Labour government.
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Labour's red tide sees its parliamentary diversity increase
Diversity in the major parties has changed dramatically with National's taking a dive and Labour's skyrocketing after the votes were counted.
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CTU expects new government 'to go further and faster'
The country's leading unionist expects the government to bring in fair pay agreements without the presence of a New Zealand First "handbrake".
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CTU expects slicker government without NZ First
The country's leading unionist believes the government will operate faster and achieve more without the presence of a New Zealand First "handbrake". New Zealand Council of Trade Unions president… Audio
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Ardern has huge majority but that may not be much use to her
Opinion - Ardern now has to work out how on earth she will reduce inequality, all the while holding back the tidal wave of poverty represented by the newly jobless, without the extra revenue she needs…
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Ardern has huge majority but that may not be much use to her
Opinion - Ardern now has to work out how on earth she will reduce inequality, all the while holding back the tidal wave of poverty represented by the newly jobless, without the extra revenue she needs…
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Punk Economist: 'The most prudent thing to do now is spend'
Audio 18 Oct 2020One of the world's most high-profile economists says the only way New Zealand will stop its burgeoning housing market being a driver of inequality is through wealth taxes. Audio
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Greens sweep 10 seats
The Green party co-leader, Marama Davidson, talks to Guyon Espiner about the results which saw the party bring ten MPs back into Parliament and Chloe Swarbrick take Auckland Central. Video, Audio
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New Zealand health professionals criticise international diabetes research
Health professionals in Aotearoa have criticised new research regarding disparities in health outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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FSM weapons seizures seen as sign enforcement is working
A spate of confiscations of weapons and ammunition in the FSM is a sign cooperative law enforcement is working, according to authorities.
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Collins will stay on, no matter what voters decide tomorrow
National Party leader Judith Collins has ruled out resigning, no matter what happens in tomorrow's election. Audio
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Labour seeking 'simplicity' and strong mandate - Jacinda Ardern
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says her government has been progressive, but a simpler government arrangement would mean a faster recovery from Covid-19. Audio
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Double-dip recession next year, but housing rolls on
New Zealand's economy is expected to slip back into recession early next year as delayed job losses, falling consumer spending, and the absence of international tourists bites into growth.
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More than 100 doctors back legalising recreational cannabis use
More than 100 doctors have come forward to put their names behind cannabis legalisation, in response to the New Zealand Medical Association's backtracking from opposing the bill to neutrality.
