Inequality
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are calls for the appointment of High Court judges to be more transparent, with the current system being described as outdated and elitist.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
Pākehā granted discharge without conviction most of any group
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma.
RNZ can reveal Pākehā are granted more each year than any other group.
As part of new series Is… Audio
Lawyer on name suppression figures
An RNZ data analysis has revealed Pākehā are granted name suppression three times as often as Māori, even though Māori are charged and convicted with more crimes.
In the first story of a new series… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore (part 1)
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore discuss whether vaccine incentives - like donuts - work, and the status of sex work during lockdown and the fall out from the couple who ignored… Audio
Glaring cost of inequality is clear in Delta spread - advocates
Community advocates say the glaring cost of inequality is clear as Delta rips through vulnerable neighbourhoods, and they say it's keeping us in lockdown for longer.
They say the lack of support for… Audio
Covid-19: Different approach needed to attract Māori to vaccination - leader
A Māori leader says a different approach is urgently needed to attract young Māori along for their Covid-19 vaccines.
Data from the Ministry of Health shows Māori are still behind in the vaccine… Audio
Manurewa Marae pushes walk-in vaccinations for Māori youth
Amohia ake te ora o te iwi - ka puta ki te whai ao - the health and well being of people is paramount - is the motto for Manurewa Marae in South Auckland.
The Whanau Ora provider has been rallying to… Audio
Covid-19: New Lynn doctor works with homeless community to vaccinate them
Getting jabs in the arms of homeless people is regarded as a major challenge in our Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
One doctor in West Auckland is using the relationships he has built up over time with… Audio
