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Conference told Maori nurses suffer from huge inequalities
A nurses conference has heard how the pay gap suffered by Maori nurses is forcing them to take on second jobs to make ends meet. The Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference was held over the weekend as… Audio
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Older Australian home buyers may be being disciminated against
Age Discrimination Commissioner in Australia, Susan Ryan, says older people are complaining to their Human Rights Commission after being refused home loans based on their age. Audio
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The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
A PricewaterhouseCoopers report released in March this year reckons "rampant and excessive consumption" is waning. Age Discrimination Commissioner in Australia, Susan Ryan, says older people are… Audio
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OneBeep - One Child, One Life
Auckland University graduate Vinny Lohan is ranked by General Electric as one of three upcoming entrepreneurs in the world and has captured the attention of the Bill Gates Foundation. This young… Audio
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OneBeep - One Child, One Life
Auckland University graduate Vinny Lohan is ranked by General Electric as one of three upcoming entrepreneurs in the world and has captured the attention of the Bill Gates Foundation. This young…
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Challenges persist for queer community
Alex Ashton considers if same-sex marriage has changed what it is to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in NZ Audio
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Weekly Reading: Best longreads
This week: Drake and ghostwriting, how we communicate about inequality, and what happens now that we've reached peak outrage.
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Proposed tough new domestic violence laws
The laws on domestic violence are in for an overhaul with the Justice Minister saying something has to be done about New Zealand's horrific rate of abuse. In a discussion document released this… Audio
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NGO says Pacer Plus talks are holding countries hostage
Civil society organisations say island nations are being held hostage to the PACER PLUS free trade agreements.
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NGOs want PACER Plus talks to stop
Civil society organisations in the Pacific are calling for a suspension to PACER PLUS negotiations and the immediate release of all negotiation texts to the public.
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NZ given C- for championing women's rights
Amnesty International has issued New Zealand with a report card for its performance on the UN Security Council.
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Saving lives - a sister speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us an exclusive story when she hears from a young woman speaking out for the first time after losing her mother and younger sister to domestic violence - Rida Noor is the… Audio, Gallery
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Saving lives - a sister speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us an exclusive story when she hears from a young woman speaking out for the first time after losing her mother and younger sister to domestic violence - Rida Noor is the…
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Aus Labor recognises inequity faced by NZers
The Australian Labor Party says it will examine Australian laws that are discriminatory against New Zealanders.
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NBR Rich List highlights inequality of wealth - academic
The combined wealth of New Zealand's 180 richest people has reached 55 billion dollars in this year's NBR Rich List. Audio
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Union pushes for equal pay rises
A union is pushing the country's universities and tertiary institutions to give the same pay rises to all staff - from cleaners to top managers.
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Rich-listers rake in the cash
National Business Review's rich list shows the global financial crisis has ended for the wealthiest, but ordinary New Zealanders are still struggling, an inequality researcher says.
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Te Manu Korihi News for 30 July 2015
The tribe that served dead kererū to iwi leaders and government ministers says it approached the Department of Conservation as soon as questions were raised about how the birds had been used; The… Audio
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Giving a way of life - Vanisa Dhiru
Giving is a way of life for Vanisa Dhiru. Helping the homeless and women's rights are among many causes championed by this inspirational Indian New Zealander. Lynda Chanwai-Earle follows Vanisa as she… Audio, Gallery
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Giving a way of life - Vanisa Dhiru
Giving is a way of life for Vanisa Dhiru. Helping the homeless and women's rights are among many causes championed by this inspirational Indian New Zealander. Lynda Chanwai-Earle follows Vanisa as she…
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Material wellbeing study shows NZ richer
A study has found New Zealand is richer and performing better than it is given credit for, but it is also one of the more unequal developed countries.
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Study of material well-being shows NZ richer but also unequal
The latest study has found New Zealand is richer and performing better than it's given credit for, but it's also one of the more unequal developed countries. Using consumption rather than income as a… Audio
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English acknowledges Auckland housing problem
The Finance Minister has warned the National Party's annual conference that rising house prices in Auckland could drop just as fast.
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The most good you can do
In his book The Most Good You Can Do, philosopher Peter Singer presents a compelling argument for effective altruism. He says donations to charities should be based on the evidence of their… Audio
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Worrying times as the interest rate cut signals Reserve Bank concern
Power Play with Brent Edwards - These are worrying times for the Government and the country with the Official Cash Rate cut signalling a faltering economy.
