Inequality

Tall women can stand proud, says a tall journalist, who set out on a mission to collect stories of other tall women and model body confidence for her daughter. Audio

Mental health providers are being shut out of the government's $10m mental health fund by unaffordable requirements, one group says.

Researchers into poverty are asking the government where the evidence is that its new benefit sanction regime will work.
 

Distrust of police means First Nations women don't seek assistance, even in the most desperate circumstances, the inquiry heard.

"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio

Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.

Is there any way to give all countries a fair shot at Olympic glory?

Doctors say their rural patients die from preventable causes more often, just because of where they live. Audio

The chronic doctor shortage is being felt across the country, but it is those in the regions and rural areas that are feeling the most pain. Audio

Louise Upston has rejected criticisms of lowered child poverty reduction targets, saying they are achievable and ambitious. Audio

Fewer than half the population are likely to own a home in the next 25 years, according to a new report. Audio

The National MP for Coromandel says residents deserve to know when the Ministry of Social Development office in Thames can be reopened for clients.

Seventeen percent spend more than half of their income on rents or mortgages, compared to 11 percent in other countries.