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Government's fuel subsidy extension 'extremely dumb economic policy'
"Bonkers" and "extremely dumb" are just some of ways critics are describing the government's U-turn on transport subsidies.
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400,000 Kiwis behind in credit repayments with arrears hitting 11.3% in December
Data shows vehicle arrears at 5.3 percent as households struggle to deal with the tough economic climate and monetary policy.
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Auckland flooding: Rough sleepers on the frontlines of deluge
Rough sleepers have had to bear the brunt of one of Auckland's worst floods while thinking of ways to escape the deluge and more rain on the way.
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Weather: Auckland city rough sleepers suffer through floods
As tough as Friday's downpour was on residents in Auckland and the far north, some of those most affected were people sleeping rough in the super city.
Sleeping bags and cardboard provided little… Audio
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How obesity affects incomes for women
29 kilos of extra weight could cost women 9% in lower wages. Professor John Cawley studies the economics of obesity at Cornell University. His studies show that obese women earn less than women who… Audio
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Prof Tim Jackson: Imagining life after capitalism
Sustainable growth was the focus of the recent World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, but how realistic is this goal, and what would it look like? The idea of degrowth, as a counter to the… Audio
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Bras fit for the job
Rose and Thorne has just designed and manufactured a range which is made just for women who are in manually demanding jobs. Head of design, Sue Dunmore speaks to Jesse. Audio
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Australia Day proving controversial
Australia Day, Invasion Day or Survival Day?
There has been an increasingly vocal push to change Australia's national day from January 26 over past years.
The date marks the anniversary of… Audio
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Universities ready for AI tool ChatGPT, academic integrity expert says
The rise in artificial intelligence technology is changing universities' approach to education in a bid to combat cheating.
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Sepuloni's appointment symbolic for NZ, Pacific leaders say
Leaders in the Pacific community are singing the praises of the country's first deputy prime minister of Pacific descent. Audio
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Carmel Sepuloni: New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister
Carmel Sepuloni has been named as New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, with Chris Hipkins as the Prime Minister.
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Māoridom reflects on Jacinda Ardern's premiership with mixed emotions
Several Māori leaders across the motu reflected on the prime minister's achievements after she announced her resignation on Thursday afternoon.
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Ardern leaves lasting legacy for tangata whenua - Māori leaders
Māori leaders say Jacinda Ardern will leave a lasting legacy for tangata whenua, including health reforms, better representation, a Matariki public holiday and the teaching of the country's history.
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Afghanistan: UN meets with Taliban on aid worker ban
The UN sends in its most senior team since the Taliban retook power to try to avert a looming famine.
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Record demand for food parcels in North Canterbury
Christmas demand for food parcels reached record levels at North Canterbury's food banks.
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Public transport disruptions effects two-fold for disabled
Ongoing disruptions to public transport as people head back-to-work are causing headaches for many - especially for those with disabilities.
They're asking providers to not forget about their needs… Audio
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Church of England bishops to reject same-sex marriages
The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under released proposals.
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Scotland seeks legal action over UK blocking gender bill
"See you in court".
Scotland's government says it's seeking legal action against the UK government, after it blocked a gender bill passed in Scotland.
The legislation aims to make it quicker and… Audio
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Senior nurses appointed to Starship to address Māori health inequity
Two senior health appointments will address Māori inequity by championing health and leading Te Tiriti across nursing
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Food banks overrun with demand
Food banks around the country say they've had a flood of demand on re-opening this year and it's not just the homeless needing help.
City Missions say people who have jobs but can't afford their… Audio
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On the road with paediatrician Dr Jin Russell
Audio 5 Jan 2023Auckland paediatrician Jin Russell has an intimate working knowledge of New Zealand's health system – and its inequalities – through her research and work at Starship Hospital. She chats to Anna… Video, Audio
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Sir Haare Williams: 'Being a teacher is the most noble career anyone can have'
Pioneer Māori broadcaster Dr Haare Williams has been appointed a knight for services to Māori, literature and education.
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Expert warns of incoming winter illness 'syndemic'
RSV, the flu, Covid-19 and strep throat infections are surging in the northern hemisphere and in six months' time these will probably be here too, says Professor Amanda Kvalsvig.
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Six new knights and dames revealed
The health boss who led the country's pandemic response and an acting coach who has worked with some of the world's best are among recipients of the country's top honours.
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Disparities in follow-up diabetes tests after pregnancy - study
Only half of women with gestational diabetes were tested for type 2 diabetes within six months of giving birth an Otago University study has revealed.
