Inequality
Children's commissioner points to inequality as social driver of ram raids
The children's commissioner says a spike in young people behind the wheel in ram raids is created by families living in a "total state of hopelessness".
Complaints against non-bank lenders double amid living costs crisis
Complaints about unsecured debt have more than doubled in the past year, as consumers struggle to repay loans in the face of rising living costs.
Bolder Budget moves required to lift more children out of poverty
Urgent and bold Budget decisions are needed if we are to get serious about the cost of living crisis and what it means for families and children living in or on the edge of poverty.
Mishandled abuse allegation further evidence of a broken system, say whānau advocates
A man accused of child abuse says it is a "lottery" whether a family gets a proper investigation by Oranga Tamariki (OT) or not.
Simon Henry's Nadia Lim comments spark probe of DGL's culture
DGL's board has launched an independent review of the firm's culture, following the chief executive's offensive remarks about chef Nadia Lim.
Life on the streets in Auckland 'definitely hard as' for formerly homeless teen
Two brothers who've spent years couch-surfing and living rough have finally found somewhere to live in Auckland.
'Chris' - not his real name - says he hasn't had a proper home for most of his teenage… Audio
Foodstuffs to cut prices on 110 grocery items
It's a supermarket turf war as both chains make changes to prices as the cost of living crisis continues.
Supermarket operator Foodstuffs is cutting the price of 110 of the most purchased grocery… Audio
Auckland congestion charging will hit low income workers - councillor
An Auckland councillor says any plans to introduce congestion charging in Auckland will unfairly affect people in lower-socioeconomic areas like South Auckland.
Immigration rebalance 'elitist' - Migrant Workers Association
New Zealand borders will fully open to visitors, workers and students from August - much earlier than expected.
The Government is hoping to attract migrants in 85 hard-to-fill roles with a Green… Audio
Council looks at housing-first response to Whakatāne homelessness
It has been almost five years since the Whakatāne Homeless Action Group was formed in response to growing numbers of rough sleepers.
Consumer NZ launches petition for govt action on supermarkets
Consumer New Zealand has launched a national petition calling on the government to do more to reduce the power of supermakets.
The watchdog says supermarkets are making exorbitant profits as the cost… Audio
'Helping our people live longer': Nurse hitting the road to detect heart disease early
There are hopes a mobile heart screening service being rolled out in Waikato will be a game-changer for remote and Māori communities.
CEO's controversial remarks trigger investment bans
A storm is brewing in investment circles with blacklistings over comments made by DGL chief executive Simon Henry about My Food Bag's Nadia Lim. Audio
$86m Budget boost to help people get a driver's licence
The government is increasing support for people who struggle to access driver's licence testing and training.
Charities inundated with people struggling to pay power bills
Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they're being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills.
The change means 60 percent of… Audio
Being in debt to the government
More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back? Audio
Being in debt to the government
More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back?
AudioThe Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Panellists Julia Hartley Moore and Allan Blackman discuss the gender pay gap, teenagers not eating breakfasts, and how often do you wash your bedsheets? Audio
New digital platform aims to help NZ women grow their wealth
Why is it that in the year 2022 women have 20 per cent less retirement savings than men? That's the question that prompted the creation of a new digital platform designed to help New Zealand women… Audio
Mother's moko kauae gets racist reaction
A Havelock North mother who was told she should leave a local playground because her moko kauae was scaring children wants to meet again with the women who insulted her.
Jay Scott was with her own… Audio