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Covid-19: Government acknowledges vaccine inequity for Māori
Fifty percent of the Māori population have had their first dose of vaccinations - this is far behind other ethnicities - compared with 75 percent of the general population.
The inequity has been… Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 23 September 2021
Covid-19: Race to hit 90 percent vaccinated in Auckland; 'No jab, no job' in Parliament could set precedent - lawyer; Employment lawyer on vaccine mandates; Some judges pay rising despite no… Audio
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Court sequel for Auckland couple and gourmet delights in level 3
Aucklanders devoured burgers and coffees while reaching a vaccination milestone on day one of level 3 while a couple who allegedly fled to Wanaka during lockdown have been charged.
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Abuse survivors not safe dealing with Family Court - advocate
Two reviews of the Family Court are underway to ensure its judges are up to scratch and victims are happy with how they're being treated.
It comes as a family violence advocate says it is currently… Audio
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10-year mental health plan to guide govt decisions - Little
The government has announced a 10-year plan for improving mental health outcomes, and set up an external oversight group.
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If elimination strategy is abandoned now 'more Māori and Pasifika people will die'
Analysis - Auckland's move to alert level 3 has also triggered speculation about whether the national Covid-19 elimination strategy has failed or is even being abandoned. While the government denies…
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Covid-19: Age Concern on vaccinating over 65s
Age Concern says it's been crying out for the past six weeks for the sort of proactive approach now being taken to vaccinating those over 65 in Auckland.
The Prime Minister yesterday revealed there… Audio
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Pinpointing the role of climate change in every storm is impossible
The inevitable question after extreme weather events is the same: To what extent did climate change make it worse?
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Calls for transparency of High Court judge appointments
There are calls for the appointment of High Court judges to be more transparent, with the current system being described as outdated and elitist.
There's no requirement for potential candidates to be… Audio
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Shocking lack of diversity among High Court judges
A RNZ investigation has uncovered a shocking lack of diversity in the race, sex and experience of the country's judges.
Figures reveal 92 percent of High Court judges are Pākehā, a clear majority are… Audio
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Research suggests AFL pioneer took part in massacres of Indigenous
Research discovery suggests Aussie Rules and cricket pioneer Tom Wills participated in massacres of Indigenous people.
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World leaders return to United Nations with focus on pandemic, climate
World leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with a focus on boosting efforts to fight both climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic, which last year forced them to send…
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Siouxsie Wiles on Covid-19, women in science and being called a Satanist
Science communicator Siouxsie Wiles spoke about Covid-19, conspiracy theories and how being a goth teenager led her into microbiology, at the 2021 NZ International Science Festival. Audio
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How the pandemic became a referendum on work
For many people, jobs have become little more than a completely relentless, unsatisfying toil. Especially since Covid-19 came along. So why then does work ethic still hold so much sway? Jamie McCallum… Audio
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Lockdowns push families and migrants to the edge - advocates
Lockdowns and restrictions have pushed some families and groups to the bone financially, and the government needs to offer better support, social support groups say.
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Concerns Covid-19 vaccine rollout not reaching those using mental health, addiction services
There is concern the vaccine rollout is not reaching people using mental health and addiction services - people who were prioritised by the government for earlier access to the Pfizer jab.
Advocacy… Video, Audio
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Shot Bro buses reaching communities and raising smiles in South Auckland
The first fleet of Covid-19 vaccine buses hit the streets of South Auckland yesterday and got off to a solid start, according to vaccinators. Audio
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Bidwell: World 12s may not revive rugby, but it's worth a punt
Opinion - The mooted move to a franchise model can't come quick enough for rugby, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Pākehā granted name suppression three times as often as Māori
An Auckland couple who breached lockdown to go to Wānaka have thrown name suppression into the spotlight. RNZ can now reveal startling statistics about suppression.
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Pākehā granted discharge without conviction most of any group
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma.
RNZ can reveal Pākehā are granted more each year than any other group.
As part of new series Is… Audio
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Revealed: Who is being discharged without conviction
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma, but it's Pākehā who are being granted more each year.
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Covid-19 wrap: Truck driver tests positive, vaccination buses go on the road
A truck driver who has travelled across the Auckland border tests positive for Covid-19, the first vaccination buses go on the road and gathering limits may increase under level 2 if Auckland moves…
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Pacific IT leader fundraising for laptops to close digital divide
Thousands of Pasifika students affected by the Auckland Level-4 Lockdown face a significant barrier to learning from lack of access to digital devices and wi-fi. Audio
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Vaccination buses a 'self-determined' initiative for excluded - Māori health advocates
Māori health leaders in Auckland say today's roll-out of buses and mobile clinics are part of a long-overdue vaccination outreach programme tailored to the needs of their communities. Audio
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Health experts say talk of vaccination targets unhelpful
Countries around the world are starting to imagine a future living with Covid-19 as vaccination benchmarks are reached.
