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'We need a lot more Aunty Ranjnas in New Zealand'
Known as "Aunty Ranjna" she's a champion for the high needs communities in South Auckland. She's also the first ethnic woman to become a finalist in our most prestigious business award; The Ernst and…
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English: Focus still on debt, coy on tax cuts
A more upbeat tone about the prospects for the global economy is not stopping the government from preparing for the worst.
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Taking mental health out of the shadows
Today is World Mental Health Day, and AUT is holding its annual event, with a goal of taking mental health issues out of the shadows. The day focuses on psychological and mental health first aid. And… Audio
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Bill English sticks to debt paydown policy
Finance Minister Bill English shrugged off grim warnings about weak growth, widening inequality, and record global debt levels, saying he's been reassured a fresh financial and economic crisis can be… Audio
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Local elections: 'The country's looking a bit redder'
Debates over poverty and homelessness favoured left-leaning candidates in the local body elections, says politics lecturer Bryce Edwards.
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UN report demands action on NZ child poverty
The UN has called on the New Zealand government to devote more resources to tackling "deeply concerning" high rates of child poverty.
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Gender pay gap continues to widen
The difference between men's and women's wages is growing, with the gap now at 12 percent, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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Global economic downturn can be avoided - English
Finance Minister Bill English says he is reassured that a severe downturn in the global economy can be avoided, despite concerns from the IMF and the World Bank.
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More Kiwisaver members taking contribution holiday
Increasing numbers of Kiwisaver members are halting payments into the scheme, raising fears that households are digging into their retirement nest eggs to make ends meet. Audio
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Perceptions politics is a man's world hampers Samoan women
The Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa says the perception that politics is a man's arena is blocking women from entering politics. Audio
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Meatworkers win lockout fight with Affco
Meatworkers who spent five months locked out of work last year have won their battle with employer Affco, with the Court of Appeal agreeing the lockout was illegal.
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French Polynesia government wants off decolonisation list
French Polynesia's government has put its case for the territory to be removed from the United Nations decolonisation list. Audio
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Tahiti leader dismisses decolonisation calls
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has told a UN decolonisation debate in New York that the world would know if France was a colonial state with a colonial attitude.
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Toby & Toby on... the legacy of President Barack Obama
Opinion - The end of Obama is nigh. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris ponder his presidency before Hillary Clinton - or, oh boy, the other one - succeeds him.
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Child poverty: Are we there yet? Without targets, we're lost
Opinion - Without clear targets and a roadmap for tackling child poverty, the government is lost in transit, writes Max Rashbrooke.
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Public policy prof wades into child poverty debate
National refuses to accept a challenge to reduce child poverty, despite already having a target in place. Audio
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Target to cut child poverty not: complicated: researcher
Max Rashbrooke, a researcher and writer on inequality, setting a target to eradicate child poverty is not as complicated as the Prime Minister makes out. Audio
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Labour backs child poverty reduction target
The Labour Party is backing the Children's Commissioner's challenge to reduce child poverty rates by 10 percent by the end of next year. Audio
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Salvation Army says there are clear figures of how many children in poverty
The Prime Minister says it is hard to put a specific figure on how many children live in poverty in New Zealand - but the Salvation Army disagrees, and meanwhile, says the problem is ever increasing.
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On the door knock: young Indian and ground-breaking
Politics runs in the family, Lynda Chanwai-Earle joins one of the youngest Indian New Zealanders on the campaign trail in Mt Roskill, Auckland. Audio, Gallery
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On the door knock: young Indian and ground-breaking
Politics runs in the family, Lynda Chanwai-Earle joins one of the youngest Indian New Zealanders on the campaign trail in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
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Labour backs child poverty reduction target
Labour is backing the Children's Commissioner's child poverty reduction target, despite the Prime Minister saying exact numbers would be too difficult.
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Video: Easier to count rodents than kids in poverty, suggests Key
In Focus - Prime Minister John Key has suggested it's easier to count the number of stoats and possums than measure the number of children in poverty. Video
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Cities of Tomorrow: a better life?
At the heart of every city are its people. What does it mean for a city to be inclusive, and how can we manage human interactions in an age of rising inequalities? Recorded in Christchurch, the final… Audio
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Don Brash: A Tragicomedy in Five Parts
Toby Today - With Don Brash back in the news over 'Māori favouritism', Toby Morris takes a look at the former National Party leader's political career.
