Inequality
Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike in Spring Hill prison
Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker Dean Wickliffe in Spring Hill prison. 77-year-old Wickliffe, who was returned to prison after breaching his parole conditions, stopped eating in protest… Audio
Feature interview: how the economic system overlooks care work
There's a dirty secret in economics says Danish writer Emma Holten. Audio
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Auckland sees spike in number sleeping rough
A homelessness support group says New Zealand is failing women as Auckland services see a spike in demand - prompting an SOS call to the government. Coalition to End Women's Homelessness Project… Audio
'Some of the worst they've ever seen': Landlords fined
The tenants were evicted after complaining about sewage in the kitchen, electrical problems, a lack of working smoke alarms.
Auckland Council asks govt for help as homelessness surges
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Community Committee chair Angela Dalton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Emergency housing 'near impossible' to get into: Advocates
Housing advocates and those supporting homeless youth say it's now near impossible to get into emergency housing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Autistic man distressed by construction noise at Mason Clinic
An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter… Audio
Pride performer wants apology from council for failing to ensure safety
A Christchurch pride performer wants an apology from the city council for failing to ensure the safety of its rainbow community at a Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest on the weekend. Georgie Lush, a… Audio
What will ministry do about the 62% of disabled people with unmet needs?
"So having the information is one thing, and it's really important, but it's now what we do," Whaikaha chief executive Paula Tesoriero told Nine to Noon. Audio
One in six New Zealanders disabled, higher rates for some groups - Stats NZ
One in six New Zealanders have a long-term disability - but the rate is higher for the rainbow population, Māori and women, Stats NZ data shows.
Law firm defiant over gender-affirming care warning letter
A Wellington law firm is defiant in the face of complaints to the police and the Law Society over a letter sent to doctors who practise gender affirming care. Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks… Audio
Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
Answering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
Figures show no significant change to child poverty rates
New figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to… Audio
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
A celebration of gay anthems with pop star Jason Parker
Parker joined Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite gay anthems, ahead of his show Little Gay In, at the Auckland Pride Festival. Video, Audio
Disability funding changes causing 'huge suffering' - reports
Cuts to disability funding are creating worrying impacts, clinicians say - and one researcher is pleading for the government to rethink their approach. Audio
New Zealand's postcode lottery for giving birth
The Detail: Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders' options for birth are limited based on post code.
Uneven maternity care across Aotearoa
Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders options for birth are limited based on post code. Audio
