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Why women's health issues are way down the list
Tens of thousands of girls and women have to put up with chronic pain for years - because their issues are played down or deemed non-urgent.
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Report: Health sector too complicated and lacking leadership
The Health and Disability System Review Panel's interim report says the current structure is overly complicated, lacking leadership, and people using the services need be placed at the heart of the…
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Racism an issue against minority groups in NZ
A Cambodian-New Zealander believes racism is an issue amongst minority groups in New Zealand. University of Otago medical student Angela Huor, admits her own family can be racist because of the way… Audio
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Auckland mayoral candidates debate equality, transport, climate change
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has been cheered for - and then challenged on - his commitment to wage fairness and ending homelessness during a candidates' debate.
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Calls for equal Māori representation in new cancer agency
A Māori health leader is calling for equal representation within the new cancer agency but wants Māori to decide what that looks like for themselves.
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University staff and students share experiences of racism
New race relations commissioner Meng Foon told Morning Report last week his first moves in the role will be to continue the debate on "hate speech, phobias, the isms in our country". He says there are… Audio
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Whistle-blowers expose bullying at Dunedin Women's Refuge
Whistle-blowers have lifted the lid on bullying, unsafe work practices and theft at Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women's Refuge. A damning report has backed workers' claims and highlighted serious… Audio
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The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for… Audio
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The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for…
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$2m study aims to improve Māori and Pasifika heart health
A $2 million government grant has been awarded to researchers to explore the inequities in the rates of cardiovascular disease among Māori and Pasifika.
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Women’s cricket agreement is a start - but the gap is still wide
A new three-year payment agreement for women cricketers in New Zealand may be a breakthrough, but the gap between men and women is still wide.
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Thursday's world news: What's making headlines
The stories that have been making headlines around the globe.
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Are you being paid fairly? Call for pay scale transparency law
The Human Rights Commission is calling for employers to reveal pay scales so staff can find out if they're earning what they should be to address any discrepancies. Audio
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Female inmates win freedom from addictions finishing programme
Six women prisoners have emerged victorious after overcoming their addictions through a drug treatment programme at Arohata Prison. Video
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Suicide prevention: Experts say money and clear plan needed
Mental health experts have called on the government to establish a clear plan and invest more money to reduce the national suicide rate. Audio
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South Auckland community 'desperate' for solution to violence
Former youth workers who were put into South Auckland after increasing violence more than a decade ago say the same approach is needed now.
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Racism, inequality constant threats to wellbeing of Maori
Audio 27 Aug 2019The number of people dying by suicide is the highest it has ever been and there's a sharp increase in the number of Maori in those statistics. In the year to June 169 people with Maori whakapapa died… Audio
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A national strategy won't reduce Maori suicide rates
A national strategy isn't the solution to reducing the number of Maori taking their own lives. That's the opinion of Tuta Ngarimu, who's the manager of the Nati for Life trust suicide support group in… Audio
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What if money really did fall from the sky?
If the government gave everyone an extra $1000 to spend would we all be better off?
Bernard Hickey looks into the theory of helicopter money. Audio
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New Caledonia president calls for policies to focus on youth
New Caledonia's president has placed the future of young people at the centre of a programme at a policy outline in Congress.
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Ngawha prisoners treated "like animals that belong in a zoo"
A justice reformer is horrified to find prisoners at Northland's Ngawha prison are being treated like zoo animals. The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, says in a surprise inspection of the prison in… Audio
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Cancer research: Universities join forces to study prevention, inequities
Otago, Massey and Victoria universities are joining forces on cancer research, focusing on prevention and support and inequities between Māori and non-Māori. Audio
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Woman cleared over baby's death in landmark case
Evelyn Hernández's murder retrial shocked El Salvador as prosecutors asked for a 40-year sentence while her lawyers said the baby died of natural causes.
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Cancer Society donates $2m to research project
The Cancer Society is donating $2 million to fund a new research project that will focus on cancer prevention and support. Otago University, Massey University and Victoria University will join forces… Audio
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Chester Borrows: Hōkai Rangi strategy could be game changer
Former National Party cabinet minister Chester Borrows says a new Corrections strategy focused on Maori has the potential to be a game-changer. Mr Borrows currently chairs the government's Safe and… Audio
