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NZ's shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality
Analysis: Studies show public healthcare is more likely to lead to better health outcomes, and diverting public funds to private healthcare erodes the quality of public care.
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Labour increases lead over National on handling cost of living, Ipsos poll finds
National has lost ground on the economy, and voters still see Labour as most capable of handling the cost of living, according to a new poll.
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Calls to make employer KiwiSaver contributions mandatory
There are concerns the current setup could exacerbate income inequality in retirement.
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Researchers target rising HIV diagnoses among Māori
A new research project will examine why Māori are less likely to access HIV prevention services.
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Health NZ invited specific providers to join GP service, documents show
The health minister revealed plans for a 24/7 online GP service earlier this year.
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NCEA reform: Who takes an academic or vocational path?
If introduced, the reform would effectively see New Zealand return to a "tracking" system where students are grouped into two pathways.
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Twenty-six people evicted from Auckland boarding house
Auckland boarding house managers say they evicted 26 vulnerable people with just two days' notice over safety concerns. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
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'This really isn't just about the demise of Te Aka Whai Ora'
A landmark High Court challenge over the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora - taking place in Wellington this week - is about "the ability and the right of Māori to look after ourselves", say the…
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Secrecy over private hospital contracts draws fire
The public deserve answers says a hospital trust chair says, as Health NZ refuses to say how much it's paying. Audio
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Health NZ won't say how much it's paying for elective surgeries in private hospitals
Health New Zealand will not say how much it's paying private hospitals to carry out elective surgeries under a new national contract. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Retirees struggling with bills due to rising costs
Retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling to make ends meet. Auckland University researcher and Joyce Cook chair of Ageing Well Ngaire Kerse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Age Concern warns of cost of living pressure for retirees
Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Audio
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Locals say Queenstown is suffering from overtourism
Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
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Retirees struggling with rates and insurance payments
Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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Battle over Māori Health Authority disestablishment goes to court
A legal challange against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, will be heard in the High Court today.
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The Birds Nest: an all-woman tiny home village
The Bird's Nest is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, located about an hour out of Dallas, Texas. Audio
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The struggle to solve Māori youth homelessness
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who do not have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
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Public health group report calls for wealth tax, cross-party focus on wellbeing
The committee, led by a former Green MP, says its report aims to review progress in New Zealand health since 2000 and looks ahead to improvements needed out to 2040.
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Report calls for cross-party focus on wellbeing
A new report is calling for a cross-party focus on wellbeing and says health inequalities have gotten worse over the last 25 years. Former Green Party list MP Kevin Hague spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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How KiwiSaver is making the rich richer
A fund manager is worried the retirement savings scheme could hard code any income inequality.
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How KiwiSaver is making the rich richer
A fund manager is worried the retirement savings scheme could hard code any income inequality.
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Kiwi kids see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day
Media headlines, industry figures and research confirm what many parents suspect: marketing to children has not only grown in scale but also in sophistication.
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Two Labour bills pass into law
One stops employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries, while the other extends protections for those giving evidence of sexual assaults or family harm.
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Food insecurity: Advocates push for South Auckland community gardens
Community gardens could help bridge the gap for families struggling, one local board chair says.
