Inequality
Sample reveals half of beneficiaries paid wrongly - 'What happens next?'
The Ministry of Social Development has discovered it is failing to pay almost half of beneficiaries the right amount. Audio
Charity says message against talking to media was a 'misunderstanding'
A charity accused of threatening to withdraw help from exploited migrants if they spoke to media says the incident was a misunderstanding caused by a staff member.
Change of govt a threat to 200,000 people's Fair Pay Agreements - union
Any gains may be short-lived if the general election results in a change of government.
Charity supporting migrant workers accused of trying to stop them talking to media
An Auckland-based charity helping exploited Chinese migrant workers is alleged to have threatened to withdraw help if they spoke to media. Audio
Nurse pay deal 'just the start' with many left out
The head of a nurses union says a historic gender equity settlement is a great step, but leaves many nurses out. Audio
Nurses set to receive thousands of dollars after pay equity agreement signed
Hospital nurses will receive tens of thousands of dollars in payouts with a pay equity agreement being signed off.
They will be given lump sums and backpay worth up to $28,000 to bring wages in line… Audio
Glamour and gumboots event to raise money for food banks
With food banks reporting unprecedented demand across the country. A photo competition, with an unusual twist, is hoping to provide them some cold hard cash. Charlotte Harding is one of the organisers… Audio
Cash handouts cheaper than removing GST from food, better for poor - economist
Eric Crampton says the rumoured policy would be a "deeply cynical move… based on an expectation that people are too stupid to know better". Audio
Election 2023: Who will pay to tackle the cost of living crisis?
Who should pay more to tackle the cost-of-living crisis hotly divides politicians, with a smorgasbord of pre-election tax plans shared this week - but not always by the same party they belonged to. Audio
Negligent landlords driving some tenants out, others into anxiety
Many landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, a new survey has found. Audio
Removing GST from food: 'Radical' or 'wrecking ball'?
Radical is how the Te Pati Māori describes its own tax policy, and National agrees - but for different reasons. Audio
NZ economy $270m poorer due to multinationals exporting earnings, think tank says
The economy missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes in the past year because of unequal international tax settings, according to a new report.
The silent sentence facing newly-released inmates
There's a silent sentence faced by prisoners just out of jail – one that makes it hard for them to get back on their feet without resorting to crime again. Audio
Greens promise strong action on poverty, climate at election campaign launch
Taking small steps will not bring about the changes the country needs to end poverty or tackle climate change, Greens co-leader James Shaw says.
Trade Aid CEO urges govt introduce modern slavery bill
Modern day slavery could be part of many of the purchases we make. Estimates say there's about 40 to 50 million people in slavery or worker exploitation around the world today. Last year, our… Audio
Long Read: The Flames of Our Shame
By Max Rashbrooke: While the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge has reinforced calls for greater scrutiny of boarding houses, the warning signals have been around for years. Audio
Gender gap for KiwiSaver balances worsens, trend more apparent in younger age-groups
On average men had 25 percent more money in their KiwiSaver balance at the end of last year.
Housing watchdog needed for accountability and overview - agencies
Making housing a fundamental human right would help crack down on a range of factors contributing to the fact decent housing is not available to all in New Zealand, advocates and advisors say. Audio
Food rescue charities face funding struggles amid high demand
Food rescue charities are facing massive funding cuts, despite the fact food insecurity is at an all time high. Today organisations met with local MPs to voice their concerns, asking for a national… Video, Audio
'You gotta be a soldier' - Homeless battle a wet winter
Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warriors in an unyielding battle to stay warm.
