Inequality
Māori led research needed to better understand poverty determinants - Meihana Durie
The government should be focusing on the causes high poverty among tamariki rather than dismantling the work of past Māori leaders, an academic says.
New approach needed to reduce child poverty: Minister Louise Upston
Child advocates have criticised the government saying it doesn't have any specific strategy to fight child poverty.
They say changes to benefit indexing and tax cut policies won't help families that… Audio
Latest data shows more children lacking basic needs
Advocates for children living in poverty are concerned the Government is not doing enough to support young people struggling to eat, let alone go to school.
The latest data from StatsNZ shows 23,000… Audio
I Was There When: Homosexuality was decriminalised
Back then he was a member of the Gay Task Force, but just a few years ago, Bill Logan also lobbied to expunge the convictions for homosexuality under that old law. Audio
Govt lacking interest in child poverty statistics - advocates
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the government's approach to ending poverty saying it is lacking any real interest in the problem. Child poverty statistics released today found tens of thousands… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Ruth Money (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Field and Ruth Money discuss the latest child poverty statistics, a unique copyright court ruling and public benches. Audio
More children going without vegetables, doctor's visits, shoes, new data shows
Two of the three primary measures of child poverty have increased, the latest statistics show.
Housing shortage hurting businesses, limiting economic growth - survey
Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.
Victims of slavery report not being recognised by agencies
Helplines to support those affected by modern slavery are not fit for purpose, and a pathway to seek help needs to be created, an advocacy group says.
New shower and washing machine service for homeless
A new shower and washing machine service for homeless people has opened up in Porirua.
Top horse trainer fined $10k for racist abuse of stablehand
One of the country's top horse trainers allegedly mocked an Indian stablehand's accent and told him and other employees to speak proper English while at work.
Work and Income's lack of empathy sending people back to jail - criminologist
The service should be focused on providing stable housing for released prisoners, the Auckland criminologist says.
Why the noughties were toxic for famous women
When it came to women in the early 2000's, nothing was off limits says writer Sarah Ditum. Her new book reflects on the way 9 women, including Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, were subjected to… Audio
Work and Income case manager tells client to 'go rob a bank'
Sajay Singh was told to "shut up" and that he shouldn't be "fussy" during a call about accommodation. Audio
Former prisoner shouted at by Work and Income case manager
A former Auckland prisoner was shouted at by his Work and Income case manager and told to shut up when he asked for housing support.
The man was also asked if he wanted to go back to prison.
The… Audio
Govt urged to make beaches more accessible
The beach day is a Kiwi classic, but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are hard to come by. In Auckland, Takapuna is the only beach with a mat and accessible bathroom for wheelchair users… Audio
Struggling shoppers stick with carbs to keep tummies full
An economist said he did not expect the Commerce Commission's supermarket investigation to make a difference on its own. Audio
Couple use savings to build centre for homeless youth
Aaron and Summer Hendry are digging into their own pockets to build the first 24-hour youth emergency centre in the country.
City Mission, partners provide 8000 food parcels, 40,000 gifts for Christmas
Inflation has volunteers packing food parcels and presents for families in need worrying about the cost of giving.
Christmas in a cost-of-living crisis
Some tips on what you can donate to help someone have a Merry Christmas this year.