Inequality
'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
'Never enough to go around': Charities facing hard calls as in cost-of-living bites
Charities in crisis: how government cuts and rising costs are stretching New Zealand's social safety net.
Helping the helpers in hard times
Charities in crisis: how government cuts and rising costs are stretching New Zealand's social safety net. Audio
Climate change worsening child malnutrition in Pacific
A new study by a global charity indicates a link between climate change and malnutrition in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Survey: 18% of New Zealanders have experienced homelessness
Orange Sky survey found 18% of New Zealanders have experienced homelessness in some form. Kat Doughty from Orange Sky spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Young people punished for economic crisis, advocate
A youth advocate says young people are being punished for an economic crisis they haven't created, as the government gears up to means-test parents before their 18 or 19-year-old can get a benefit… Audio
'It's heartbreaking': Homeless people forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Stuff staff revolt at reduced pay offer following strike
Union E tū said it was disappointing Stuff was trying to "punish" workers by making a worse pay offer than was previously on the table.
Solomon Islands scraps tax on menstrual products
The Solomon Islands is the first Pacific country to scrap tax on menstrual products. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
'Like tent city': Living on the streets in Auckland
People living on the street in Auckland's city centre tell Checkpoint it has been a "gruelling" Winter. Audio
Thousands protest against pay equity changes
Protestors have gathered at rallies around the country to speak out against changes to pay equity laws.
Review of funding for sexual violence services
The National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together is raising the alarm over a current review of the sector it says will lead to funding cuts. Audio
Marching for pay equity
Across the country today from Whangarei to Invercargill, thousands of people are expected to take part in a Day of Action for Pay Equity. Audio
'Appallingly low': Female startups getting under 3 percent of venture capital
That's despite a 'tsunami of data' showing women-led businesses return more investment on every dollar invested, researchers say.
Food prices keep crunch on household budgets
Food prices are rising much faster than wages, making it a "slow grind" for households waiting for relief from the cost of living crisis.
