Charity
Don't need your superannuation? Donate it!
Around one percent of people who qualify for superannuation never claim it. Now a new organisation has sprung up which allows you to donate unclaimed super to charity. Audio
'Hey charity sector we need to be brutally honest' - Vu le
The non-profit sector has a white saviour complex and is battling a raft of other problems like finding funding for decent overheads, says blogger Vu Le, himself an executive director at a non-profit.
…Three Minutes Max: Murray Thom
Murray Thom on the inspiration behind The Offering Project. It's an album of hymns performed by New Zealand artists and accompanied by original art works -- an idea that originally came to Murray… Audio
Running Tongariro Crossing in under two hours for charity
The KidsCan charity will benefit from a runner's commitment to run the Tongariro Crossing wearing a formal business suit. Video
Three Minutes Max: Dr Claire Matthews
Dr Claire Matthews, director of academic quality at Massey University, gives her thoughts on Rotary International. Audio
Charity co-founder challenges govt over animal evacuations
The co-founder of a charity that evacuates animals during disasters is fuming over what he says are threats from government officials not to fund his work. Audio
Is it time for charity-owned businesses to start paying tax?
As profits earned by charity-owned businesses continue to skyrocket, critics say a centuries old law which allows them to dodge income tax needs to go. As Nita Blake-Persen reports, you might be… Video, Audio
A charity concert honouring Paul McCartney's cousin
If you're a Beatles fan, Dunedin is the place to be this weekend. Some of the country's best musicians are covering songs from The Beatles and Paul McCartney in a concert, raising money for the Blind… Audio
Woman forced out of job after disability complaint
An Auckland woman has been forced to leave her volunteer job at a charity store, after a colleague complained about her intellectual disability. Rebecca Gibbs had been volunteering at the Hibiscus… Audio
Gifts sent in festive spirit to Hawke's Bay children in need
A new charity has delivered 2000 Santa sacks to children throughout Hawke's Bay.
Hannah Rodgers: sending love to the lonely this Christmas
Hannah Rodgers and her son Jayden were on a “100 days of kindness” challenge when the Sending Love campaign was created. The idea was to send cards to people who were on their own for Christmas or… Audio
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
Grandstanding on the big gig stadium stoush
Big personalities clashed over a proposed charity concert in Auckland and both claimed other agendas were in play. The media reported the row with relish and some took sides. But there were bigger… Audio
Grandstanding on the big gig stadium stoush
Big personalities clashed over a proposed charity concert in Auckland and both claimed other agendas were in play. The media reported the row with relish and some took sides. But there were bigger…
AudioClare O'Higgins: Look Good Feel Better
It's one week in for those taking part in Dry July and the organisation benefiting from the fundraiser, Look Good Feel Better is highlighting what the money enables them to do. The charity's general… Audio
Nic Murray and Kyla Rayner - Good Bitches Baking launches crowd-funder
The charity Good Bitches Baking began four years ago when co-founders Nic Murray and Marie Fitzpatrick decided to make the world a better place by baking treats for people who are having a tough time… Audio
Tackling the Tenzing Everest Marathon
Four kiwi businessmen are tonight flying out to Kathmandu to compete in the Tenzing Everest Marathon. It's a rigorous and dangerous run but they're doing it to raise money Heart Kids. Audio
Operation Restore Hope hits 20: Tristan De Chalain
Operation Restore Hope is a charity that surgically repairs cleft lips and palates for underprivileged children in the Philippines. This is the 20th year in which a team of NZ medical staff will head… Audio
Tourists receive death threats for eating at soup kitchen
Tourists Anna and Enoch have been dumpster-diving, hitchhiking, couch surfing and foraging as they make their way across NZ, but they also ate at a soup kitchen as part of their 'free from money'… Video, Audio