Inequality
Royal Commission into Abuse in Care: Man recalls shock therapy as a child
A survivor of abuse at Lake Alice in the 1970s was repeatedly given electric shock treatment even though his medical records showed that he had a heart condition.
Charlie Symes, who is now 63, spent… Audio
Pressure on govt to overhaul ACC as discrimination revealed
Pressure is mounting on the government to overhaul ACC, following further revelations the scheme also discriminates against the disabled, as well as women, Māori and Pasifika.
Critics say it's time… Audio
ACC law biased against those disabled before injury, agency's analysis reveals
The agency's analysis shows ACC provides less support to clients who were already disabled before being injured.
A separate Māori ACC is unnecessary - PM Jacinda Ardern
A separate "Māori ACC" is needed to ensure Māori get the help they need, a Māori health advocate says. But the prime minister doesn't think it's necessary. Audio
Jan Logie on ACC claims from women, Māori, pacific people
New analysis shows women are less likely to make ACC claims; they're more likely to be declined when they do, and receive far less compensation than men.
Over the past five years, it's become harder… Audio
ACC biased against women, Māori and Pasifika, analysis finds
New analysis shows ACC is biased against women, Māori and Pasifika.
Women are less likely to make claims, more likely to be declined when they do, and receive far less compensation than men.
Over… Audio
School cross country: Why are girls not allowed to run as far as boys?
It is cross country season for schools, but for seniors, boys are still crossing more country than girls.
It is an age-old, out of date tradition that has raised the ire of Marlborough running coach… Video, Audio
The problem of racism towards Pasifika within climate change
While School Strike 4 Climate Auckland has declared itself as racist and disbanded, young activists say going silent isn't the answer.
Ōtautahi hui on terrorism looks at role of online hate speech
It was a crime made to go online. Words spoken at the conference in Christchurch on terrorism that today looked at the role online hate speech played in the March 15 mosque attacks.
Our reporter… Video, Audio
Artist calls out racism after te reo Māori sticker gets graffiti complaint
Signs in te reo in a Kāpiti Coast town have prompted a graffiti complaint to the council.
But the Ōtaki artist behind them says the real problem is racism. Video, Audio
Generation Covid
It’s not a great time to be young right now. But has Covid crushed what was left of our dreams?
Yeah. Nah. Audio
Co-founder of Polynesian Panthers says overstayers should stay
A co-founder of the Polynesian Panthers says the Government should allow overstayers to remain in New Zealand when it formally apologises for the dawn raids later this month. Prime Minister Jacinda… Audio
Putting solid walls and a roof around our mentally unwell
In a time when the country is concentrating on well-being, our mental health facilities are crumbling and overcrowded. Audio
Putting solid walls and a roof around our mentally unwell
In a time when the country is concentrating on well-being, our mental health facilities are crumbling and overcrowded.
AudioDawn raids apology to come after 50 years
A formal apology is coming from the government for the wrongs committed during the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The raids were carried out to uncover and deport overstayers and took place very early in… Audio
Govt to formally apologise over 1970s Dawn Raids
The government will formally apologise for the Dawn Raids it says 'terrorised' Pacific families in their own homes.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the police raids and spot checks as… Audio
Polynesian Panthers welcome apology for Dawn Raids, but urge action
A formal apology is coming from the government for the "dehumanising and terrorising treatment" committed during the Dawn Raids of the 1970s.
The raids were carried out to uncover and deport… Video, Audio
Boris Johnson kicks off G7 summit with plea to tackle inequality
The UK prime minister urges world leaders "to build back better" after the coronavirus pandemic.
Age Concern discusses cases of elderly abuse
An elderly Auckland woman is facing a desperate fight for her home after her daughter allegedly tricked her into signing away her ownership of the property. Age Concern's Auckland chief executive… Video, Audio
Elderly woman fights to keep home after daughter's deceit
An elderly Auckland woman is facing a desperate fight for her home after her daughter allegedly tricked her into signing away her ownership of the property.
The woman's case is one of thousands that… Video, Audio
