Inequality
Gender apartheid in Afghanistan: Raihana Attaee
Afghani judge Raihana Attaee had to flee her country when the Taliban returned to power and it became clear her life was in danger. Audio
Kiwis' property 'dream-scrolling' habits revealed
About one in eight Kiwi adults would rather go online and look at houses they cannot afford than have sex, a new survey has found.
Fluff up those pillows for those in need
Hawke's Bay charity Re-Source takes old pillows destined for landfill and cleans them up for people in the community that need them. It's a scheme that's seen 1200 pillows of varying condition go… Audio
Which students are ready for tests, which aren't?
Teachers are struggling to decide if teens should sit high-stakes literacy and maths tests before they're ready.
MSD apologises for telling sickness beneficiary to send 'up-to-date' CV
"I was actually, really stressed about this - I was actually, really worried," says Keryn Densem, who the ministry admits was sent the letter by accident.
Fairness and equity in the police force
Internationally ground-breaking research from inside the police force has quantified the difference between how Māori and Pākehā are treated when it comes to law Audio
Fairness and equity in the police force
Internationally ground-breaking research from inside the police force has quantified the difference between how Māori and Pākehā are treated when it comes to law
AudioMāori men more likely to be stopped, tasered by police due to 'bias' and 'structural racism'
The findings are part of a three-year investigation launched by police.
Autistic man locked up 18 years may not be danger to public
The Supreme Court has been told that an autistic and intellectually disabled man locked up for half his life may not be a danger to the public as he's been made out to be and he may not even be… Audio
Family calls out Intercity for treatment of 83 year old
A family is calling out Intercity for its treatment of their 83-year-old dad - who they say was dumped on the side of the road - half way through his bus journey from Christchurch to Nelson.When the… Audio
Such great heights - how tall women have found their place
Tall women can stand proud, says a tall journalist, who set out on a mission to collect stories of other tall women and model body confidence for her daughter. Audio
Fund to boost mental health services unobtainable to most - provider
Mental health providers are being shut out of the government's $10m mental health fund by unaffordable requirements, one group says.
Legally blind man asked for drivers license at MSD office
"Lord have mercy on the disabled community," was said by a legally blind New Plymouth man who's gutted about plans to carve up Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled people. The government's anounced… Audio
Disability community on new govt benefit sanctions
Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport… Audio
Sanctions without benefits
Researchers into poverty are asking the government where the evidence is that its new benefit sanction regime will work.
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Sanctions without benefits
Researchers into poverty are asking the government where the evidence is that its new benefit sanction regime will work.
Australia's First Nations families denied justice, inquiry finds
Distrust of police means First Nations women don't seek assistance, even in the most desperate circumstances, the inquiry heard.
Calls for overhaul of law governing retirement villages
"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
Researchers argue for new, fairer Olympic rankings
Is there any way to give all countries a fair shot at Olympic glory?
