Life And Society
Whakatāne Mill closure: 'People are racing around looking for jobs now'
A worker at one of Whakatāne's biggest employers has warned at least half of the 200 people being made redundant will struggle to find work.
Auckland prepared to host America's Cup parade if wanted
30,000 people turned out at Auckland's Viaduct yesterday afternoon to watch Emirates Team New Zealand make history and celebrate St Patricks Day at the same time. There was a good fireworks display… Audio
AI: how to keep it in control?
Six academics from the fields of computer science, law and philosophy have collaborated on A Citizen's Guide to Artificial Intelligence. It's a recognition of AI's potential, decoding how AI already… Audio
Survivors advocate for independent body for state, church abuse claims
The Salvation Army has given a lukewarm response the idea of establishing an independent body to deal with all claims of abuse of people in the care of the state and churches.
'This is a basic human right that we're asking for'
The Human Rights Commission says the government must establish a specific compensation package for those affected by the Christchurch terror attack. Audio
Amnesty International meets with minister over NZ prisons
Amnesty International is urging the Minister of Corrections to order an urgent and independent review of New Zealand prisons.
Kelvin Davis met with Amnesty yesterday to hear demands for a review in… Audio
Survivors advocate for independent body for state, church abuse claims
The Salvation Army is lukewarm about the idea of an independent body to deal with claims of abuse in the care of the state and churches.
Survivors have been advocating for an independent organisation… Audio
'You are in limbo' - Former deportee says of Australia's detention centres
New Zealanders who have lived in Australian detention centres say they would rather be in jail, citing brutal treatment and poor access to healthcare.
People affected by Christchurch terror attack entitled to government compensation - Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says people affected by the Christchurch terror attack are entitled to compensation from the government.
It argues that whanau, survivors and witnesses suffered an extreme… Audio
Christchurch terror attack: Human Rights Commission wants compensation for victims
The Human Rights Commission wants victims of the Christchurch terror attack to receive compensation. It says the state failed in its duty to protect the basic right to life.
Many who were there on… Audio
Crowds at Auckland's waterfront excited by sailing
Team New Zealand are now just one win away from re-claiming the America's Cup after what's being described as one of the all time classic races. The lead sea-sawed for much of yesterday's race, before… Audio
Peter Burling's Tauranga Yacht club excited by AMCUP
The Tauranga Yacht club is where Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling started out on the water and they've been avidly following the team with nightly events at the club, Gary Smith is a past… Audio
Auckland libraries poised to ditch fines entirely in bid to increase patronage
As part of an effort to entice readers back to libraries, Auckland Council is planning to forgo up to $1 million a year by abolishing late fees - a change the change many think is well overdue.
Research finds Covid's long tail has sting for NZ elders
Older people are continuing to suffer the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, even as New Zealand returns to a relative sense of normality, according to new research. While the country has avoided mass… Audio
501 advocate on deported teen
The Australian Government has made history, with the first deportation of a minor to New Zealand.
News that a 15-year-old boy is in managed isolation after being deported has added to the outpouring… Audio
Cold Immersion Therapy: Will freezing free you up?
In a classic case of 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...' Stacey Morrison confronts her serious aversion to the cold and enters a cryotherapy chamber. Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
After Team New Zealand's incredible couple of wins, it's the perfect time to be selling America's Cup memorabilia, with plenty on auction site TradeMe. One item featured this week is a limited edition… Audio
'Harsh, legalistic, uncaring' - Salvation Army apologises for abuse and response
"I would like to reiterate on behalf of the whole Salvation Army our deep regret and shame," Salvation Army chief secretary in New Zealand Gerry Walker says.
Free bus fares for Bay of Plenty disabled people by July
Bus fares will be free for disabled people in the Bay of Plenty by July, a move a disability advocate says is "awesome".
'We're not going anywhere' - Merge celebrates rush of donations
A cash-strapped cafe in Auckland that provides meals and outreach to people experiencing homelessness have been saved after a surge of community support.
Lifewise's Merge Cafe on Karangahape Road was… Video, Audio
