Inequality
Women in the Catholic Church haven't a prayer of making pope
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon.
Shaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon. Audio
Supermarket prices: 'Residents aren't getting a good deal'
Shoppers in regional New Zealand are missing out on the best supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says.
Frustration grows amid two-hour waits to talk to Work and Income
"No one has the time to spend an hour and half on the phone," one advocate says. Audio
Long wait times and poor access leave WINZ clients struggling
Newly released data shows some people needing urgent help from Work and Income have had to wait hours just to have their call answered. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida has more. Audio
What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know
Some have expressed sympathy and even support for Mangione who has been charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Audio
Accommodation supplement leads to higher rents: Study
A new study has found renters receiving the accommodation supplement are paying a higher proportion of their income to landlords than those who do not. University of Auckland associate professor… Audio
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.
Police Minister met with Northland iwi to discuss meth use
Northland iwi are calling for government intervention to deal with what they say is an escalating crisis of methamphetamine use. Paddy Gower spoke to Minister for Police Mark Mitchell. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Man can't get scan to diagnose cause of constant pain
Blake Forbes, 26, is battling at-times severe pain that is threatening to make him bed-bound. Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles
Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori health and cultural awareness and safety… Audio
Govt needs to change child poverty reduction goals: Auditor-General
The Auditor-General says the public cannot have confidence in the government achieving its child poverty reduction goals under its current approach, and has urged changes be made. Office of the… Audio
Struggling parents say they need a working school lunch programme
It comes as the first RNZ Reid Research poll reveals most voters believe parents should be providing school lunches. Audio
'One or two people of these people ... may well be dead before winter ends.'
New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
Parole board orders release of Dean Wickliffe
The Parole Board has ordered the immediate release of hunger striker Dean Wickliffe from prison. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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.
