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High rates of death from heart disease for Maori and Pasifika
A new study shows major ethnic inequalities in the risk of death from heart diseases in New Zealand with Maori and Pacific people having the highest rates.
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 July 2016
Audio 13 Jul 2016Thousands are still waiting for food aid in Papua New Guinea; Misuse of government vehicles under the spotlight in Vanuatu; A new study reveals major ethnic inequalities in New Zealand among those who… Audio
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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 July 2016
Audio 12 Jul 2016A new study reveals major ethnic inequalities in New Zealand among those who risk dying from heart disease - Pasifika people fare very poorly; one of Nauru's ousted opposition MPs complains of dirty… Audio
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Better health care needed for Maori and Pacific people in NZ
Audio 12 Jul 2016A new study shows major ethnic inequalities in the risk of death from heart disease in New Zealand, highlighting much higher rates of death for Maori and Pacific people. Audio
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Inequality not education system needs fixing - Labour
The answer to the achievement gap between children in lower and higher decile primary schools lies in fixing the problems that lead to inequality, say Opposition parties.
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New research underlines impact inequality has on education
Research reveals a two year achievement gap between children in schools at either end of the decile system. Opposition parties say inequality such as low wages, poor housing and unemployment is to… Audio
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Is a 'post-truth' era upon us?
The government has shrugged off events and evidence contradicting claims made by ministers recently, frustrating many journalists. But are we really in a "post-truth" period where the facts don't… Video, Audio
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Is a 'post-truth' era upon us?
The government has shrugged off events and evidence contradicting claims made by ministers recently, frustrating many journalists. But are we really in a "post-truth" period where the facts don't…
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Darrin Hodgetts on 'welfare with a big stick'
Darrin Hodgetts is Professor of Societal Psychology at Massey University. He's critical of what he calls the "victim blaming, punitive approach" to welfare in Aotearoa, which is punishing the poor for… Audio
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Chch supported housing for youth closes
Two Christchurch housing services providing supervised homes for vulnerable young people have closed.
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Weekly Reading: Best longreads
Our weekly recap highlighting the best feature stories from around the internet.
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Question Time for 7 July 2016
Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Did each District Health Board get a funding increase in Budget 2016 sufficient for them to meet all health demographics, wages, and inflationary cost…
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Apologise for gay convictions, govt told
The government has ruled out a mass pardon for men convicted of homosexuality before 1986, but would consider overturning individual cases. Audio
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Tough legal challenges remain for Pacific women
Audio 6 Jul 2016Law students in New Zealand say women still face tough legal challenges throughout the Pacific. Audio
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How the Brexit vote changed London for Kiwis living there
Following the Brexit vote, London just doesn’t feel the same for some of the Kiwis living there.
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Mike Carter - Brexit: Walking from Liverpool to London
This week, The Guardian newspaper published a story by travel writer Mike Carter. The piece documented his walk from Liverpool to London and told of the hardships of many people living in the towns… Audio
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Wimbledon officials accused of discrimination
Five-time champion Venus Williams has accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions.
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Government private school funding plan remains opaque
Power Play - The level of government funding for private and charter schools represents one of the most stark ideological differences between the left and the right, writes Jane Patterson.
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Question Time for for 30 June 2016
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Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: What reports, if any, has he received on the impact of homelessness, inequality, and natural disasters, on the mental health of New Zealanders?
Rt Hon…
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Three jobs but still struggling financially
A Porirua couple who work almost 80 hours a week still struggle to afford food for their two young children. Audio
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Porirua family can only afford biscuits
Working 80 hours a week and still not always able to feed their two young children decent meals . That's the reality for one family in Porirua. Our employment reporter Max Towle has their story. In… Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 30 June 2016
Audio 30 Jun 2016The Finance Minister tells us there's no evidence inequality is increasing. Headaches for farmers as record-breaking temperatures bring a surge in pests and a drop in production. Audio
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Today In Parliament for 29 June 2016 - evening edition
New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, levels serious allegations against Silver Ferns Farms. Greens foreign affairs spokesman, Kennedy Graham, attacks the government's response to Ombudsman's… Audio
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Question Time for 29 June 2016
JONO NAYLOR to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that “a priority for this Government is to build a more productive and competitive economy that supports jobs and higher…
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Rio police protests: 'Welcome to Hell'
Police and firefighters in Rio are protesting not being paid wages and a lack of essentials like toilet paper and fuel for vehicles.
