Inequality
Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care
A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people. Audio
Queenstown's reputation takes a hit as housing crisis worsens
A quarter of the resort's houses are empty, but people arriving for work are being offered places with literal holes in the ceilings. Audio
Budgeting service expands as cost of living crisis deepens
Coordinator Tessa Bell said they are seeing an all-time high demand for financial mentoring and support.
Greens say benefit sanctions on people with children mainly used on women and Māori
The Green Party is concerned a policy that imposes sanctions on beneficiaries with outstanding arrest warrants is further widening the inequality gap.
Anti-poverty groups call 'bulls---' on Working For Families overhaul delays
Labour says this year's Budget was simply "not the time" to overhaul Working for Families.
Period products becoming 'nice to have' for struggling families
The country's largest period charity says demand is at an all time high, as sanitary products become a 'nice to have' for struggling families.
Two years ago the government funded period products in… Video, Audio
Govt's money saving tips campaign 'disrespectful' - AAAP
Auckland Action Against Poverty says a government campaign urging struggling households to find money in weird places is "disrespectful" and smacks of privilege.
The joint campaign with consummer and… Video, Audio
Few exporting firms majority-owned or led by women - report
Only 16 percent of New Zealand's exporting firms are female-led, according to a new report by economic analysts BERL.
Chinese overstayer claims Immigration covered up dawn raid
A Chinese overstayer whose wrist was broken during a dawn-raid in Auckland last year claims Immigration New Zealand created a cover-up story.
The 47-year-old man, who wants to be known as Chen, was… Audio
Loss-making property resales at seven-year high - Corelogic
Auckland had the highest proportion of properties resold at a loss, and more apartments were loss-making than other property types.
'Hundreds of thousands' of Kiwis don't have money for food
Working families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living and inflation remains high. Audio
Amid the cost of living crisis, foodbanks are struggling, too
Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations. Some who rely on them are being turned away.
Māori-led housing effort bringing peace of mind to Tai Rāwhiti
Rural Gisborne whānau are sleeping easy at night, knowing they have a permanent home on the land of their tīpuna.
Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse
One of Australia's highest-profile TV hosts, Stan Grant, has stood down from presenting a prime-time show after receiving "relentless" racist abuse.
Doron Semu: making siapo and a space for queer Pasifika youth
Auckland nurse Doron Semu is using a traditional Sāmoan art form to bring together LGBTQ+ Pasifika youth. In his mid-20s, feeling disconnected from his Sāmoan heritage, Doron learnt how to make the… Video, Audio
New hub opens in Hamilton as safe place for at-risk teens
A new hub has opened in Hamilton that will be an all-hours safe place to help vulnerable young teenagers get back on track.
It comes after a spate of ram raids in Waikato, the latest of which saw… Audio
Hub offering safe place for vulnerable teens opens in Hamilton
A new hub is open in Hamilton central that will be an all-hours safe place for vulnerable young teenagers to get back on track.
Youth advocates hope for more help for struggling rangatahi in Budget
Rangatahi advocates are concerned current support levels are needlessly pushing many young people directly into hardship and poverty.
Migrant sex workers susceptible to exploitation - Prostitutes Collective
An Auckland sex worker says prohibiting migrants from working in the industry is putting them in harm's way.
Only New Zealand citizens and residents over 18 can engage in the sex industry.
But the… Audio
Te Pāti Māori calls for King to apologise for colonisation harm
Te Pāti Māori has joined international calls for King Charles to apologise for the horrors of colonisation on his coronation day. Co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, as well as party… Audio
