Inequality
'Nothing is gonna change overnight': One in four women abused by a partner
Report shows in Australia and New Zealand, 24.5 percent of women have been sexually or physically abused by a partner. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
Push to help employers be more inclusive, solve shortages
The government is aiming to get more disabled and neurodiverse people employed in manufacturing, engineering and logistics. Audio
The cost of living that stole Christmas
A mother of three says it makes her sad to see her children accepting there could be no presents this year. Audio
Survey: High number of families struggling this Christmas
Social services are warning this is going to be a tough Christmas for many families already struggling to put food on the table. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising… Video, Audio
Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias
Women's groups in Fiji hit out at the Prime Minister this week, saying he promotes patriarchy and gender bias. Audio
Rough sleepers fear being pushed to suburbs if city ban goes ahead
People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio
Court worker says more people are reaching out for help
A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help having run out of options for food, clothing and housing… Audio
Queen Street homeless speak up about push to move them out
Some of Auckland's homeless say a tougher stance on rough sleepers in the central city could mean they're pushed into the suburbs, or even into crime. Rayssa Almeida spoke to some of the people who… Audio
Confirmed: Govt considering rough sleeping ban for central Auckland
Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre - but the exact details remain unclear.
Fears there may be plan to push homeless out of CBD
A meeting held recently with minister Simeon Brown has sparked concern.
Thousands of health workers to vote on possible industrial action
More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will vote on whether to take industrial action after mediation with Health NZ
Labour's capital gains plan 'not the way forward' - Luxon
The prime minister says Labour's plan is a "tax on every single business in New Zealand". Audio
Who is being hardest hit by cost of living increases now?
Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
'It shouldn't be that way': The detention practice worrying youth experts
The rooms are small and bare, "some have a toilet" - and teens are being kept in them alone for days.
How Shakti NZ has transformed the lives of thousands of people
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shakti NZ - an organisation that's transformed the lives of thousands of migrant and refugee women and children. Founded by Farida Sultana it provides a… Audio
Very few beneficiaries offered non-financial sanctions
Thousands have had their benefits cut since new non-financial sanctions were introduced, and only nine offered the new alternative.
How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.
Red Cross teams up with Uber to help people ditch their unworn clothes
Red Cross says new research shows many people have around $1000 worth of clothes in their wardrobe that they are not wearing. Audio
