Inequality

A new Ministry of Justice report has shown that Pacific youngsters before the Youth Court are more likely to be remanded into custody than others.

People living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition known. Audio

Ten female former MPs have released a report after receiving 1390 submissions and holding three months of hearings on the government's pay equity changes last year.

The association says move-on powers will be a drain on time, and homeless people say they'll still have nowhere to go. Audio

But the workplace relations minister is backing the new system, saying it's made the law simpler and more robust.

A father of four says words cannot describe the relief he felt having a stable roof for his family. Audio

Inland Revenue data showed there were 10,000 more withdrawals for hardship reasons in 2025 than for a first home.

Appointments would be available by referral only from social agencies across the Greater Wellington region.

The head of an Auckland high school is defending high uniform costs, arguing it is in students' best interests - and cheaper for parents overall. Audio

It comes as some businesses receive thousands of applications for paid roles and people look for experience anywhere they can.

The Salvation Army, Auckland City Mission and Food Network are renewing a call for ongoing government funding as they look ahead to next year.

Māori are being undercounted by around six percent, masking the true scale of incarceration and its impact on whānau, a new study says.

Although the country's gender pay gap improved this year, campaigners say there's more to be done to bring pay equality for Kiwi women.