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The Case for a Modern Debt Jubilee
As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean? Two Cents Worth considers the… Audio
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Lloyd's of London to pay for its role in slave trade
The Lloyd's of London insurance market has agreed to fund charities and organisations promoting opportunities for black and ethnic minority groups.
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Benefit application denials based on relationship status skyrocket
The number of people being refused benefits because of their relationship status jumped to 414 during April - having been less than 80 for the three months prior. Audio
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Benefit denials skyrocket for jobseekers with partners earning
The number of people being denied benefits because their partner earns too much has skyrocketed.
Jobseeker benefits can be cut to nothing depending on partners' incomes - despite recommendations that… Audio
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Wrangling the monster that is our health system
The new Health and Disability Review is said to be the biggest shake up of the health system in a generation - so what was wrong with it in the first place? Audio
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Wrangling the monster that is our health system
The new Health and Disability Review is said to be the biggest shake up of the health system in a generation - so what was wrong with it in the first place?
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Warehouse Group store lease on market since 2019, but job loss consultation has only just begun
The lease for a Warehouse Group store in Auckland has been on the market since last year, despite consultation about job losses at the store only beginning last week.
The revelation comes after the… Audio
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NZ begins free trade talks for 'comprehensive' deal with UK
New Zealand and Britain have formally launched free trade negotiations today. Watch a live media conference with the PM, the Trade Minister and the British High Commissioner here. Video
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Vision NZ leader Hannah Tamaki to run for seat in general election
Hannah Tamaki has announced she will be contesting the Māori electorate seat of Waiariki seat in this year's election.
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NZ's high number of remand prisoners 'unacceptable' - Chief Justice
The Chief Justice says work is under way to reduce delays in court cases following the Covid-19 lockdown. Audio
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Māori health authority doesn't go far enough - experts
Māori health experts say major plans to overhaul the health system and create a Māori health authority don't go far enough.
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Autonomy the solution to Māori health - Janice Kuka
Not ambitious or empowering enough - that's a Māori health adviser's diagnosis of a new government report into revamping the health system.
The report recommends setting up a new independent Māori… Video, Audio
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The backlash against Condé Nast
The New York Times is describing a fallout at magazine publisher Condé Nast as a "reckoning". Jesse is joined by former New York magazine editor, Kirsten Matthew, to find out more. Audio
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US Supreme Court recognises rights of LGBTQ workers
The US Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling to recognise the rights of LGBTQ workers this morning.
The ruling means the Civil Rights Act of 1964 also protects gay and transgender employees… Audio
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Concerns over Otago Uni's proposal to drop 'important' health subjects
Mental health and women's health won't be compulsory subjects in the final year of the University of Otago medical degree under proposed changes.
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Black Lives Matter protest held in American Samoa
Despite stormy weather in American Samoa over the weekend close to 100 people turned up for the march and wave in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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Free chat-bot sharing Covid-19 information to expand into Pacific languages
A free Facebook Messenger chat-bot sharing Covid-19 information will be expanding its reach to include Pacific languages in the coming months. Audio
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Black Lives Matter protests focus on NZ and US issues
A community advocate says Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend were just as much about systemic racism in New Zealand, as it was about police brutality in the US.
Protests were held in… Audio
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NZ protests call on govt to condemn US police
Organisers of the Black Lives Matter protests in New Zealand are calling on the government to condemn police violence in the US, and disarm the police in New Zealand.
They say New Zealand isn't… Audio
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Atlanta becomes flashpoint for Black Lives Matter movement
Altanta, Georgia is the latest flash point in America's on-going battle over police brutality and the killings of African Americans.
Over the weekend 27-year old Rayshard Brooks was killed by police… Audio
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London protesters clash over statues
Far-right protesters and anti-racism demonstrators clashed repeatedly in London over the weekend with police trying to keep the two sides apart.
Hundreds of people wearing football shirts, chanting… Audio
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How sustainable are electric scooters?
Some cities are rolling out ambitious electric scooter sharing schemes, while others have banned them outright. Just how green, and how safe, are e-scooters, asks Francesca Perry.
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NZ Govt unveils plan to improve Pasifika health
The New Zealand Government says an action plan launched today shows its commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of Pacifika in this country.
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'Brave' housing plan touts 'thousands' of new homes in Rotorua
Thousands of new homes could be built in Rotorua as a result of a proposed new strategy for housing in the city.
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Tearing down Black Lives Matter posters 'wrong' - principal
The Principal at Christchurch Girls High School says it was wrong for a staff member to tear down Black Lives Matter posters, put up by a group of students.
Christine O'Neill says she has now spoken… Audio
