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Govt initiative addressing sexual violence welcomed by survivors
They say it's long overdue, but survivors of sexual harm are welcoming a new government initiative aimed at hearing their voices.
It's as figures show half of wāhine Māori have experienced some form… Audio
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MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate
A grandparents' support group is calling on the Ministry of Social Development to lift its game when it comes to coughing up what it owes carers.
Checkpoint heard from a woman caring for her nephew… Video, Audio
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Canterbury woman waits on ACC for injury two years ago
A Canterbury woman is still waiting to find out if she can get mental injury cover from ACC following a traumatic injury suffered more than two years ago.
Laura Roberts suffered an injury to her arm… Video, Audio
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Gender equity in sport gets more backing
New Zealand became a refuge for top-level women's sports teams during Covid-19 but not every women's competition survived unscathed.
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Family carer not told by MSD she was owed about $80k
The Ministry of Social Development [MSD] has a system for beneficiaries to repay debt, but getting MSD to pay money owed is a bureaucratic nightmare, one south Auckland social worker says.
When the… Video, Audio
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'Ambitious timetable' to finalise trade agreement with UK
British High Commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke says the United Kingdom and New Zealand are committed to accelerating the process of a Free Trade Agreement. Audio
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Doctor aims to uncover reasons for higher burden of epilepsy on Māori
A Māori pediatric doctor is committing to research to help understand the impacts of epilepsy on children and the disproportionate factors which burden Māori and tamariki Māori.
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Delays in scans a 'disgraceful situation', oncologist says
Cancer patients are suffering and dying because they're are missing out on vital scans such as MRIs - that's the blunt assessment of an oncologist from Southern District Health Board.
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'Intimidating' Pharmac move may lead to child cancer drug delays
Two of New Zealand's leading cancer experts have slammed Pharmac's proposal to take away the special exemption which gives children with cancer access to any drug they need.
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Just being rich doesn't get you on The List
The post-Covid rich list is different to NBR's previous yearly efforts. In 2021, ranking wealthy New Zealanders also means measuring what they give back. Audio
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Just being rich doesn't get you on The List
The post-Covid rich list is different to NBR's previous yearly efforts. In 2021, ranking wealthy New Zealanders also means measuring what they give back.
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Don't play sick children off against each other - Children's Commissioner
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft is warning Pharmac not to play one group of children with a life-threatening illness off against another.
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MSD spends $5.5m on IT to charge for emergency housing
The government's being criticised for spending $5.5 million on IT changes so it can charge people who would otherwise be homeless for their motel stays.
In October the Ministry for Social Development… Audio
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Report meant to create unity, not be 'divisive', author says
The author of a report described by National leader Judith Collins as "divisive" says she wishes it was not used as a "political tool".
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Pharmac chief executive on possible changes to child cancer drug funding
Drug buying agency Pharmac is considering scrapping a special rule that allows hospitals to give children with cancer any medicine their doctor asks for and Pharmac pays the bill.
The change is being… Audio
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Covid-19: Customs on workers fired for not getting vaccine
Nine Customs workers have been fired for not getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
The government agency says it has not found roles either within Customs or the wider public service to redeploy them to.
… Audio
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Covid-19: Employment advocate not happy with Customs workers' firing
The firing of Customs workers from their roles for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, has been described as a breach of their rights.
Nine officials have lost their jobs, and the government agency says… Audio
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Royal Commission in Abuse in Care: State-run homes in spotlight
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care resumes this morning with the focus now on State-run children's homes.
The public hearing will be held in Auckland.
Reporter Andrew McRae will be… Audio
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TAIC lost 13 investigative staff over five years
An ageing workforce alongside claims of a toxic work culture has seen the Transport Accident Investigation Commission lose 13 investigative staff in the last five years.
Since 2016, nine accident… Audio
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'It divides our communities' - Collins warns of Māori systems in education, justice
National is accusing Labour of trying to sneak through a divisive plan to set up separate systems for Māori at all levels - including in Parliament.
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Week in Politics: Ōrewa recalled as Collins opposes 'racist separation'
Analysis - Don Brash's Ōrewa speech is recalled as Judith Collins campaigns against "racist separation", the Five Eyes controversy is called "a beat-up" and the New Zealand Upgrade Programme runs into…
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China tries charm offensive in reply to growing pressure over Uighur treatment
Under growing pressure from governments around the world over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, China this afternoon went on a charm offensive.
There have been mounting calls for China to end what… Audio
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Rent controls: 'We are very much keeping this conversation alive' - Greens
The Green Party is urging the government to keep rent control on the table, as many renters find themselves stretched to their financial limit.
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Rent controls needed alongside increased housing supply - renters group
A renters group says it is high time the government introduces rent controls, while an economist says such measures will make the housing crisis worse. Audio
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'Unethical' bowel screening decision caused deadly delays - surgeon
A surgeon and a cancer researcher have accused the Ministry of Health of allowing the Southern District Health Board to join the National Bowel Screening Programme too early saying the decision has…
