Life And Society

The government has tourism in its sights as it embarks on what it calls a once-in-a generation reset of the immigration system.

It says the country has got to move away from its reliance on a… Audio

Conflict between Israel and Palestine has reached the deadliest levels in years as a second week of fighting begins.

The Gaza health ministry says more than 200 people have been killed since last… Audio

Doctors say massive staffing shortages and long waiting lists need immediate critical funding - and the health system can't wait until promised reforms.

The initial cost estimate for the government's… Audio

The Government is promising a "once-in-a generation reset" of the immigration system as it plans for the re-opening of borders and a post Covid-19 economy.

So-called low-skilled workers will find it… Audio

Immigration is in for a shake up but the details are still unclear with critics slating the government's latest message as confusing and worrying.

The Minister for Economic Development, Stuart Nash… Audio

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has launched a major investigation into how the Department of Corrections has responded to criticism over its treatment of prisoners.

The way prisoners are treated has… Audio

Sixty-eight percent of sexual abuse claims to ACC are failing.

About half give up their fight for long term support, with advocates saying it's because the process is too traumatic.

Advocates are… Audio

British holiday makers have been jetting off to sunnier pastures as they take advantage of a lift in Covid-19 restrictions on Monday (UK time).

Travellers from England, Scotland and Wales can now fly… Audio

Women's Refuge says ACC needs to stop treating sensitive claims the same as physical injuries.

Figures obtained under the Official Information Act show only 5 percent sexual abuse claims lodged with… Audio

The Chief Ombudsman is to investigate how well the Department of Corrections has responded to repeated calls to improve conditions for inmates.

The Ombudsman says in many areas he has not yet seen… Audio

The first international tourists in more than a year arrive in Rarotonga today as the two-way travel bubble with the Cook Island's takes off.

This morning passengers are lining up at Auckland Airport… Audio

The rest home industry is worried the government's immigration reset will make the sector, which is already experiencing staff shortages, worse off.

The government wants to reduce the country's… Audio

This week on TradeMe's interesting auction list...yet another hand drawn and autographed picture by our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a small plant with a HUGE price tag. But first, producer… Audio

Auckland's Te Puea Marae was thrown into the spotlight five years ago, as it opened its doors to help dozens of homeless whānau.

It's still helping vulnerable families, as a transitional housing… Audio

Sharing the load could come with a healthy boost to the economy.

A Westpac / Deloitte survey has found just seven percent of heterosexual couples, who both work full time, share the domestic chores… Audio

Vehicle inspectors who carry out Warrant of Fitness checks might have won a reprieve, after they complained of unfair treatment by Transport Agency officials.

The agency says the audits process will… Audio

The Hutch Wilco Boat Show was on over the weekend. It's the oldest in New Zealand and after a year off in 2020, for the first time in 65 years, the show was back with a bang, People from all over the… Audio

An online investigation that exposed Oranga Tamariki tactics - and prompted five inquiries and significant changes in policy and practice at the agency - is now being investigated by the Police. The… Audio