Inequality
Locals say Queenstown is suffering from overtourism
Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
Retirees struggling with rates and insurance payments
Even retirees who've paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The Birds Nest: an all-woman tiny home village
The Bird's Nest is an all-woman tiny home village founded by 70-year-old Robyn Yerian, located about an hour out of Dallas, Texas. Audio
The struggle to solve Māori youth homelessness
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who do not have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Report calls for cross-party focus on wellbeing
A new report is calling for a cross-party focus on wellbeing and says health inequalities have gotten worse over the last 25 years. Former Green Party list MP Kevin Hague spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Ministers challenged to visit troubled Wellington suburb
An open letter calls on Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka and Wellington City Council to do more.
Nurses to start local industrial action before strikes
Nurses begin the next round of their industrial action from Monday,, as they push for better staffing levels.
'Once a poster girl, now an international laggard': Pay equity appeal goes to UN
A pay equity advocacy group is making an urgent appeal to the UN to investigate the government's changes to pay equity laws. Audio
First portion of social investment funding to prioritise children
The Social Investment Agency will prioritise social services working with children of families with complex needs. Audio
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
The Ministry of Social Development should be embarrassed at how inaccessible it is for people with disabilities, the woman says. Audio
The difficulty of finding a job after 50
Are employers biased against older job applicants? Audio
Women feeling brunt of tough economy
The commission's financial sentiment tracker shows 62 percent of women are now feeling financially uncomfortable, compared to 51 percent of men.
Minister criticises strikes as nurses take to streets
Health New Zealand is asking emergency departments (EDs) to be kept for emergencies only.
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' belongings
Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.
Sport NZ scraps guidelines for inclusion of transgender people
Under government direction, Sport New Zealand has scrapped guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport. The removal comes after a review showing the principles did not… Audio
Energy reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power
The spotlight is again on New Zealand's energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul.
Students arrange more than 100 care packages for Auckland refugees
The Selwyn College trio spent time interviewing refugees to personalise the care packs.
The never-ending visa queue for a visa
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear.
