Inequality

A new playbook has been launched to combat the gender pay gap in the accounting sector, with efforts to change the perception around why it is important to address the gap.

The state landlord says it's been warned by other agencies that evicting disruptive tenants would make their work with them "a waste of time".

Afghan women accuse the Taliban of using a pregnant, New Zealand journalist as a publicity tool to show the world they can offer women rights.

New research into the migrant pay gap in New Zealand has shown "concerning" inequities between migrants from different countries.

A report released by Rio Tinto outlined a culture of bullying, harassment and racism at the global mining giant, including 21 complaints of actual or attempted rape or sexual assault over the past…

There is no doubt life is becoming much more expensive in New Zealand as inflation hits a three-decade high. The question will be how we support those lower-income households most disadvantaged by…

There will not be a repeat of the massive push in 2020 to get all homeless people off the streets before the coming Omicron outbreak.

The low unemployment rate and high inflation is prompting jobseekers to ask for more money from current and prospective employers.

The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means.

A Covid-19 Māori health analyst says more than 106,000 vaccinated Māori are not eligible for a booster shot until after 1 March - too late to protect against the expected Omicron surge.

For the first time in the award's 62-year history, a person with a disability has been named Australian of the Year.

Families Package benefits go to more than half of families with children, but housing costs and Covid-19 income disruption have eroded some of the gains, a government report shows.