Inequality

Who should pay more to tackle the cost-of-living crisis hotly divides politicians, with a smorgasbord of pre-election tax plans shared this week - but not always by the same party they belonged to. Audio

Many landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, a new survey has found. Audio

Radical is how the Te Pati Māori describes its own tax policy, and National agrees - but for different reasons. Audio

The economy missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes in the past year because of unequal international tax settings, according to a new report.

There's a silent sentence faced by prisoners just out of jail – one that makes it hard for them to get back on their feet without resorting to crime again.

Taking small steps will not bring about the changes the country needs to end poverty or tackle climate change, Greens co-leader James Shaw says.

By Max Rashbrooke: While the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge has reinforced calls for greater scrutiny of boarding houses, the warning signals have been around for years.

On average men had 25 percent more money in their KiwiSaver balance at the end of last year.

Making housing a fundamental human right would help crack down on a range of factors contributing to the fact decent housing is not available to all in New Zealand, advocates and advisors say. Audio

Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warriors in an unyielding battle to stay warm.

The Green Party have launched their pre-election housing policy with promises to give everyone in New Zealand a healthy home to live in.

A Manukau food bank owner says additional funding announced for food banks goes a long way, but it is never going to be enough. Audio

The government is putting a further $6 million towards food banks, saying demand is high - particularly in communities affected by extreme weather events.