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A proposed funding shake-up has sparked criticism it could drive inequality in communities that already suffer from historic underinvestment.

Some experts argue it's time to consider alternatives ways to pay for healthcare which could take politics out of it.

New Zealand's aged care sector faces huge inequities - while the flashiest ever has just opened in Auckland, many in smaller towns are closing

Analysis - As councils struggle with inadequate infrastructure and unsustainable costs, NZ will be hearing more about the potential solution offered by so-called "city deals".

Transport inequities are proving a barrier for some young people in Invercargill, preventing them from joining in group activities.

Disruption to patient care from a nationwide junior doctors strike is bordering on unsafe, a senior doctor claims, despite what health officials say.

The country is being told it needs to get inflation under control, balance the books, raise educational achievement, and lift productivity.

Economist Grace Blakeley takes aim at the dominance of corporate economic power in society in Vulture Capitalism. She talks to RNZ's Saturday Morning about what can be done. Audio

The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.

The government's treatment of Māori has raised eyebrows at the United Nations.

Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.

Leaked documents show which divisions will bear the brunt of hundreds of proposed job cuts at the Ministry of Education.

Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the Government will forge ahead with a ban on gang patches. Audio

Both ACT's leader and advocates say parts of the End of Life Choice Act need fixing.

Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue, its commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Audio

Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

High needs dementia and psychogeriatric care residents are waiting an average of six months for admission to an aged residential care facility, a report has found.

Analysis - New Zealand involvement in pillar two of the military deal would represent a seismic shift.

Hamilton's new Te Kōhao Health, Wellness and Diagnostic Centre is designed to give Māori in the region tino rangatiratanga over their own health.