Inequality
'Loss of land and loss of life': Ngāti Maru apology highlights devastation of land theft
Of the 171 tupuna of Ngāti Maru iwi living between 1880 and 1920 only half have descendants who survive today.
Many workers with disabilities still paid $5 an hour on average
Three years after the government announced it would scrap minimum wage exemptions and replace them with a wage subsidy, some disabled workers are still earning an average of just $5 an hour.
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The Panel with Jenni Raynish and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Jenni Raynish and Phil O'Reilly discuss the Government suspending bilateral human rights dialogue with Iran, Minister of Justice Kiri Allan's intention to… Audio
Students report sexual assaults at Chch schools
A new survey of students at the co-located Shirley Boys' and Avonside Girls' schools show many are being sexually harassed and assaulted.
Fewer than half the boys took part in the survey, but of… Audio
'Funding a Pākehā retirement system': Report details disparities for retiring Māori
With a lower life expectancy, health disparities, and fewer savings, new research has highlighted the grim prospect of retirement for many Māori.
Rangatahi face unfair levels of disadvantage and exclusion - research
Rangatahi Māori face exclusion and disadvantage at a much higher rate than Pākehā youth, and researchers say action is needed. Audio
50th anniversary of Equal Pay Act
The day was October 20, 1972.
Parliament passed the Equal Pay Act, a move met with jubilation by those lobbying for equality.
But 50 years on, those celebrations are largely muted.
Māori, Pasifika… Audio
Why the boys are not alright
Academic researcher Richard Reeves understands how anti-feminist reactionaries from the "online manosphere" can become attractive to men who feel stigmatised by society. We have a cultural… Audio
'People will be supported' through cost-of-living crisis - Robertson
The Finance Minister says there is no evidence suggesting banks are making unreasonable profits as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis impact on New Zealand families. Audio
Spiralling costs driving whānau to breaking point, KidsCan founder says
The founder of a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi children affected by poverty says there is record demand for its food in schools as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Audio
Al Jazeera: Staff say bullying and harassment went unchecked
An investigation centred on ex-TVNZ broadcaster Kamahl Santamaria has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.
Gender pay gap plays big part in food insecurity - Auckland Mission
The Auckland City Missioner says the gender pay gap must be closed as a growing number of women are using foodbanks.
Food or rent? Stark choices lead to more homelessness
Pressures like the rising cost of food have pushed more people into homelessness, the Salvation Army says.
Law change to allow police to photograph people not ruled out
The police minister won't rule out changing the law to allow officers to keep taking photographs of adults and children.
The force was called out last month for illegally taking photos and… Audio
'The gap is really really significant' - report reveals vast inequality for Pasifika workers
It found employers have prejudice against Pacific names, an undervaluing of qualifications held by Pasifika people, and a lack of pay transparency. Audio
Report reveals vast inequality for Pasifika workers
The final report from the Pacific Pay Gap inquiry was released this morning, showing vast inequality for Pasifika workers.
It found employers have prejudice against Pacific names, an undervaluing of… Audio
8000-strong petition for stricter pay gap reporting rules delivered to Parliament
Campaigners have presented a petition to Parliament demanding businesses be forced to measure and publish their gender pay gaps. Audio
'Some kids really struggling': Children found eating scraps from rubbish bags
Oranga Tamariki and police had to step in after two young children were found on the street, unsupervised, looking for food scraps in a rubbish bag.
Petition calls for mandatory pay gap reporting
A petition, with more than 8000 signatures, will be presented at parliament today calling for pay gap reporting to be mandatory.
Organisers of the MindTheGap campaign say their petition shows workers… Audio
Dannevirke could lose free radiology services
Towns trying to save their medical services can take a boost, and a warning, from Dannevirke.
Locals have fought hard to keep radiology services free of charge in the town, saving patients long… Audio
