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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.
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Home ownership would close inequality gap - Labour
The Labour Party wants the government to help Maori and Pacific people become home-owners after new wealth figures showed a large gap between ethnicities in NZ.
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Britain's Polish community hit by post Brexit xenophobia
As David Cameron heads to Brussels to talk to European leaders, Germany warns Britain there will be consequences for its decision to quit the EU. Meanwhile, attacks on immigrant communities in Britain… Audio
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10% richest Kiwis own 60% of NZ's wealth
New Zealand's wealth distribution is becoming increasingly uneven, but Prime Minister John Key is downplaying the latest figures. Audio
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Murky road ahead after Brits leave EU
Four days after Britain decided to leave the European Union the shockwaves are continuing to ripple around the globe.
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Brexit: The comedown effect
OPINION - The comedown from an explosive event like the UK's vote to exit the European Union, and the effect on NZ, will take some time to emerge, writes Rob Hosking.
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Enormous challenges ahead for UK leaders
OPINION: Fears over immigration and anger over economic inequality have driven a slim majority of British to vote to leave the EU, writes Rod Oram.
