Inequality
Covid-19: Fully vaccinated man refused MIQ work because he did not get Pfizer
A man who's been vaccinated against Covid-19 in China has been refused work in MIQ here - because they're only accepting people who've had the Pfizer jab.
He says there has been confusion among his… Audio
'A country divided by property wealth' - Homeowners' houses out of reach if purchasing now
Three out five homeowners would not be able to afford their property if they had to buy it at the current valuation, Consumer NZ has revealed. Audio
ECE relief teachers using retirement savings in lockdown
Early childhood relief teachers aren't being paid in lockdown, forcing some to burn through retirement savings just to get by.
Their employers - public funded kindergarten associations and trusts -… Audio
Covid-19: Chronically ill want more vaccination information
Chronically ill people taking immunosuppressants say they're struggling to access reliable information about how the Covid-19 vaccine might interact with their drugs.
Some say they won't get… Audio
Whānau Ora helping turn vaccine rates around
Māori are the least vaccinated group to date, and yesterday, an extra $23 million was announced to assist agencies. Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency CEO John Tamihere told Māni Dunlop middle class and… Audio
Covid-19: Salvation Army wants lockdown rent freeze
The Salvation Army wants the Government to impose a freeze on rent increases to ease the burden of lockdown.
It says people who were already struggling with both food costs and housing security have… Audio
Napier businesses complain of behaviour and vandalism at outreach centre
The outreach centre for the homeless in Napier is stuck trying to find a home of its own.
Concerns for safety near closed outreach centre
The homeless outreach centre in Napier is stuck trying to find a home of its own.
It's been closed for some months and nearby businesses say the behaviour of those who still hang out nearby has… Audio
Looking after older people during lockdown: a reminder
As most of the country moves into Level 3 today - a reminder for those who can to reach out to elderly people who might be struggling with the lockdown. University of Otago geriatrician and researcher… Audio
Unprecedented demand and long waits for food parcels in Akl
There is unprecedented demand for food parcels as the level four lockdown continues in Auckland. Foodbanks and other social organisations say some vulnerable whānau - many of whom have been forced… Audio
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor (Part 2)
Panellists Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor on South Auckland families struggling to access food in lockdown, how to prevent driveway deaths and whether we should bring back hats Audio
Motuhake Māori Food Network to feed 200,000 whanau across Auckland
A new network set up by a range of marae and Maori leaders will provide kai to more than 200,000 whanau across Auckland - in response to the kai crisis. Motuhake aims to support whanau during the… Audio
Gender pay gap shows no improvement in last year
The gender pay gap has not improved over the past year despite an increased awareness and industry resolve to do something about it.
Backlash over asking Pasifika for passports at vaccine clinics
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has apologised to the Pasifika community for the distress and hurt caused by wrongly requesting passports to be presented at Covid-19 vaccination appointments… Audio
Pacific health advocate says self-isolating for church close contacts difficult
A health advocate says he expects more Covid-19 cases related to the Samoan church in Māngere this week and that self-isolating is a major problem for close contacts. Audio
Fears fifth lockdown may harm Pacific communities
A Pacific health and social service provider in Auckland fears the city's fifth lockdown will push families back into hardship.
Outspoken women in Afghanistan sceptical of Taliban's freedom claims
Growing up in Afghanistan, university student Shkula Zadran has good reason to fear the Taliban. Audio
More young people asking for help this lockdown
Young people in south Auckland are asking social services for help to feed their families, as they struggle through the city's fifth lockdown.
NZ Rugby wins 130 MIQ spots - who makes special allocations?
New Zealand Rugby has scored 130 spots in MIQ for the All Blacks and Black Ferns, after the special allocation was signed off by a group of Ministers.
More than 1200 sportspeople have asked for… Video, Audio
Expert points to living conditions after SUDI rise
An expert says an increase in families living in poverty has contributed to a rise in the number of babies dying of cot death.
Māori and Pasifika babies are more likely to die of what's now known as… Audio
