Caregivers
Are men biologically transformed by fatherhood?
We have known for decades that mothers' bodies and brains are transformed by pregnancy and childbirth, but new research is showing that men are also biologically transformed by the experience of… Audio
MP floats idea to help parents struggling with school holidays
National MP Nicola Willis is floating the idea of a shorter summer school holiday period to provide relief to working parents struggling under financial strain. Our video journalist Rebecca… Audio
System needed for adult carers to cry out - Rosemary Marks
A paediatrician is warning of possible deaths if funding for caregivers is not improved. Auckland doctor Rosemary Marks reviewed the case of a severely autistic and intellectually disabled 21… Audio
More children in state care as caregivers struggle continues
There are now more than 6000 children in state care - an all time record high. Oranga Tamariki - the ministry that replaced Child, Youth and Family a year ago - is struggling to recruit enough… Audio
Anger at exclusion from new caregiver pay rise
Parents who care for their disabled children say it's unfair they have been excluded from a pay equity settlement which will result in aged care and support workers receiving a significant payrise. Video, Audio
Caregivers win work security
A deal struck between the government and unions has given 24,000 caregivers security around their hours of work. RNZ employment reporter Max Towle reports. Audio
Caregivers' hours guaranteed under new deal
Nearly 24,000 home support workers will have guaranteed hours and pay following an agreement between unions and the government.
Caregivers back equal pay campaign
The caregiver whose court case has propelled efforts to achieve gender pay parity is emotional after the government formed a taskforce. Audio
Call for inquiry into family caregiver pay
A law governing payments to family carers denies disabled people and their families some fundamental rights, the Disability Rights Commissioner says.