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MPs warned pay equity bill could "cripple" care sector
As pay equity legislation looms to give 55 thousand care and support workers a pay rise, the Government has been warned it would cripple the industry and force some providers to close if they're not… Audio
$15mil to investigate education sector holiday pay issues
The Council of Trade Unions is puzzled why the Government has set aside 15 million dollars in the budget to investigate whether some school staff have been underpaid their holiday pay, when other… Audio
Opposition says National missing the mark with new housing
The vast majority of the houses the Government is promising to build and then sell in Auckland over the next decade will have a price tag of well over 650-thousand dollars and many have already been… Audio
"I'm not going back" -Edgecumbe local too frightened to return
Some people living in Edgecumbe say the stress of last month's flooding means they will never go back to the town to live. Audio
Social sector groups critical of scrapping re-offending target
The government's scrapped its goal to reduce re-offending by 25 per cent by next month. Julia Whaipooti, the co-chair of youth justice lobby group JustSpeak and Alan Johnson is a policy analyst with… Audio
Govt wants better writing and maths for Year 8s
The Government wants to see children's writing and maths improve drastically, following a slow down in achievement rates. It wants 80 percent of Year 8s reaching the national standards in the two… Audio
Lawyer: Giving away water for free is 'crazy'
Felix Geiringer was the lead lawyer for the Maori Council in the Waitangi Tribunal water rights case back in 2012. He discusses The Government's idea of taxing water. Audio
Government accused of passing the buck on taxing water
Opposition parties say a similar government group has already looked at the matter, and it came up empty - and it won't be any different this time, as Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
Labour accuses English of putting off water issue
Labour leader Andrew Little says the Government is deliberately delaying the question of taxing water until after the election. Video, Audio
Tie down techniques out of date and "inhumane" - Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist David Codyre says tiedown beds used to restrain inmates are out of date and shouldn't be used. He tells Morning Report, Corrections needs more forensic beds and to improve training so… Audio
Sean Larkins - Talking to the people
As many people become increasingly switched off and alienated from those in power, London-based Sean Larkins helps governments and other public organisations to engage with their citizens. Sean… Audio
Govt set to outline plan to combat multinational tax dodges
The Government will set out a draft plan for making sure multinational companies pay their fair share of tax in New Zealand Revenue Minister, Judith Collins Audio
Government breaching privacy laws
From July, any social services seeking funding will be required to hand over their clients' personal details - a move law experts have criticised as a breach of privacy. Audio
Labour cautiously eyeing Govt's corporate tax reform
Labour says they'd like to see action today serious end or the lightwesight enc "It's about fairness. Your pay your tax A nurse pays her tax. A guy who runs a concreting company pays his tax. We… Audio
Internal report faults Govt's approach to social housing
A report that the Government tried to keep secret criticises its approach to housing as fragmented and without a robust plan. RNZ has obtained the report only after appealing to the Ombudsman. It says… Audio
NZ dairy farmers in Australia surviving on food parcels
New Zealand dairy farmers in Australia are surviving on food parcels while their neighbours get a $500 a week government allowance for each household. "I went in there just to explain to them that… Audio
Bougainville Peace March attracts hundreds
Hundreds of Bougainvilleans took part in this year's Peace Walk which is seen as a symbol of the region's journey of peace and reconciliation.
Fear of unfairness in approaching PNG election
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader says there are ominous signs for those hoping for free and fair elections next year. Audio
Winston Peters - Should government be based in Wellington?
Following this week's earthquake, Wallace talks to NZ First leader, Winston Peters, about how well the capital has withstood this shake and whether or not it's a sensible idea to have our government… Audio
Aaargh Icelanders ready to be governed by pirates?
Iceland's Pirate Party, founded by activists and hackers four years ago, is on course to either win or finish a close second in tomorrow's general election. Audio
