Inequality
New Zealand falls in latest global gender equality rankings
The World Economic Forum report sees us drop from fourth to fifth, but that may just be the beginning of the slide.
Youth hīkoi to highlight homelessness in Auckland
An advocate says there are at least 140 young people in the city who do not have stable housing - some as young as 11 years old.
Communities around NZ see spike in homelessness
Many communities are seeing a spike in homelessness, with a steady rise in the number of people living in cars, parks or on the streets. Amy Williams asked those on the frontline how best to respond. Audio
Ranjna Patel: Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Dame Ranjna Patel, co-founder of Gandhi Nivas, founder of Mana 4 Mums, and co-founder of the Swaminarayan multicultural centre in Auckland joins us. Audio
One in six New Zealanders experienced discrimination last year - survey
Seventeen percent of adults reported experiencing discrimination, with racial discrimination the most common.
'People's select committee' formed to gather pay equity evidence
Former National MP Dame Marilyn Waring has gathered a group of female former MPs to look into the changes.
Pay equity claims binned to make numbers work?
The government has been accused of taking money out of women's pockets - to make its Budget work. The Prime Minister has previously disputed this suggestion, saying changes to pay equity is about… Audio
Govt claws back savings from pay equity, Kiwisaver in Budget
In its budget the coalition's clawed back money from three main areas - Pay equity, Kiwisaver and Best Start payments. The bulk of the 5.3 billion dollars saved - in fact about half of it - has come… Audio
Foodbanks hungry for desperately-needed funding in Budget
Organisations say they're seeing increasing need, and clients facing longer-term effects of hunger and malnutrition.
'Positive vibe': Art an outlet in tough times
Many of those attending free classes have experienced homelessness, addiction or mental health struggles. Audio
'The Pink Hoodz' lending a helping hand to those sleeping rough
Kick Back co-founder and manager Aaron Hendry said The Pink Hoodz would walk up and down K Road, giving out food and connecting those who need it.
The confusing blitz of the pay equity bill
The government's shock and awe approach to changing the legislation has fanned the flames of anger.
Poor political strategy fans pay equity fury
The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened. Audio
How pay equity claims work, and what's changing
What exactly is a pay equity claim? How do they work, what are the rules, and where did it all start?
PSA and govt enter mediation over flexible working arrangements for govt employees
The Public Service Association starts mediation with the government on Tuesday, as the union wants to retain working from home arrangements for government employees. PSA National Secretary Fleur… Audio
Camogie final called off amid skorts protest
A major final in the Irish sport of camogie has been called off after the women playing in the game refused to wear skorts.
Luxon won't say if Ministry for Women consulted on pay equity changes
The PM says advice was received from several officials but he won't say who they represented. Audio
Rents still too high, despite recent drop - advocate
A renters' advocate says tenants are still paying too much rent, despite an increased supply of rental properties driving down costs.
Nationwide protests take place over pay equity changes
Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in opposition to the government's controversial pay equity law changes - pushed through under urgency this week. Nurses Organisation's Justine Sachs… Audio
Protests to take place against govt's changes to pay equity
Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in response to the government's controversial pay equity law change. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
