Inequality
Fewer beneficiaries questioned about relationships
Fewer beneficiaries are being probed about their relationship status by the Ministry of Social Development.
Advocates welcome the change but say there should be no difference between what couples and… Audio
Covid-19: Health Ministry insider worried about vaccine fraud
A Ministry of Health insider worries people will easily be able to get the new vaccine certificate without ever having got a shot.
The person told RNZ that the level of identity checking when people… Audio
Covid-19: More than 22,000 sign MIQ petition
A petition calling on the government to change what's been labelled a "broken" MIQ system is closing today, with more than 22,000 signatures.
The petition argues all New Zealanders should be allowed… Audio
Spread among vulnerable raises fears of upturn in Covid-19 cases
The latest spike in cases could be a sign elimination is not working and Delta is spreading in vulnerable communities, experts say.
$4m for heart disease research 'game changer for kaumātua'
More than $4.1 million in new funding has been awarded by the Heart Foundation to researchers seeking to better understand heart disease and its impacts on Māori.
Children's Minister insists he'll 'force the change' to fix Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki has been described as not fit for purpose and needing transformative change - with the Minister insisting he'll 'force the change'.
The Ministerial appointed Advisory Panel report… Audio
Waitlist lengths make getting mental health help hard for sexual assault survivors
Sexual assault survivors calling up for mental health support were rejected more than 10,000 times over the past year.
The people were told there was simply no capacity.
Waitlists are also growing… Audio
Thousands miss out on new MIQ room release
More than 3000 lucky New Zealanders stranded abroad snapped up a ticket to MIQ last night - but tens of thousands more have missed out on the draw.
While there will be another room release coming… Audio
Disappointment for NZers missing out on 3800 MIQ vouchers
New Zealanders desperately hoping for a ticket home are now having a go through the latest release of MIQ rooms. 3800 rooms are up for grabs in October, November and December.
The lobby - or the… Video, Audio
Hinemoana Baker describes the struggle for MIQ vouchers
The clock is ticking down to Tuesday's MIQ lottery with 3800 rooms to be allocated from 6pm.
It is the second one since the government changed the system. People get an hour to pile into the virtual… Video, Audio
Landlords 'gobsmacked' by new law for commercial tenants
A cut-price Covid-19 rent clause that has been added to legislation has blindsided some property managers.
The amendment to the Property Law Act would mean commercial tenants will not have to pay… Video, Audio
Māori, Pacific children much more likely to die: 'It fills my heart with sadness'
Efforts to reduce the number of children and young people dying appear to have stagnated.
Mediocre White Ferns an exception as elite women's teams wait on sideline
Opinion: There are times when you wonder why the White Ferns cricket team gets so much coverage, Hamish Bidwell writes.
Abuse survivors not safe dealing with Family Court - advocate
Two reviews of the Family Court are underway to ensure its judges are up to scratch and victims are happy with how they're being treated.
It comes as a family violence advocate says it is currently… Audio
Covid-19: Age Concern on vaccinating over 65s
Age Concern says it's been crying out for the past six weeks for the sort of proactive approach now being taken to vaccinating those over 65 in Auckland.
The Prime Minister yesterday revealed there… Audio
Calls for transparency of High Court judge appointments
There are calls for the appointment of High Court judges to be more transparent, with the current system being described as outdated and elitist.
There's no requirement for potential candidates to be… Audio
Shocking lack of diversity among High Court judges
A RNZ investigation has uncovered a shocking lack of diversity in the race, sex and experience of the country's judges.
Figures reveal 92 percent of High Court judges are Pākehā, a clear majority are… Audio
Research suggests AFL pioneer took part in massacres of Indigenous
Research discovery suggests Aussie Rules and cricket pioneer Tom Wills participated in massacres of Indigenous people.
Lockdowns push families and migrants to the edge - advocates
Lockdowns and restrictions have pushed some families and groups to the bone financially, and the government needs to offer better support, social support groups say.
Shot Bro buses reaching communities and raising smiles in South Auckland
The first fleet of Covid-19 vaccine buses hit the streets of South Auckland yesterday and got off to a solid start, according to vaccinators. Audio
