Inequality
MS sufferers in Canterbury missing out on new drug
Dozens of multiple sclerosis sufferers in Canterbury are not getting access to an approved new drug Ocrelizumab. Local businessman Bruce Street spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fears local board funding shake-up will hurt 'poorest of community'
A proposed funding shake-up has sparked criticism it could drive inequality in communities that already suffer from historic underinvestment.
Pay equity taskforce disbanded, 'no longer required' - Minister
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…Residents living in boats, vans amid housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue, its commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Audio
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
'A pain you can't describe' - Australia's haunting shame
Last year saw record numbers of Aboriginal people die in police custody in Australia, and families want answers.
AT should address 'transport poverty' before charging for road use - councillors
Unless deficiencies affecting thousands of Aucklanders were fixed, there wasn't much hope of getting peak time charges across the line, Chris Darby says.
Govt removes references to Maori experiences in NZ plan to eliminate racism
The Race Relations Commissioner has joined criticism of the government for removing references to Maori experiences in the New Zealand plan to eliminate racism. Yesterday, the National Iwi Chairs… Audio
Māori and Pacific people have less in KiwiSaver research shows
Research out this morning from the Retirement Commission has found Māori and Pacific people are managing to save significantly less in their KiwiSaver accounts than other ethnicities.
The research… Audio
Taylor Swift officially a billionaire - but who is the world's richest person?
But the musician is still nowhere near the top of Forbes' latest billionaires list.
Vandalised K Road rainbow crossing leaves community furious
Auckland's Karangahape Road is known for it's colourful community and today, that community is furious after the vandalism of it's rainbow crossing. White paint was slathered over the crossing by… Audio
Disability Support Network on funding boost
The Labour party says it's a "massive vote of no confidence" in the Disability Issues Minister that Cabinet has now assumed responsibility for future decisions about disability funding.
This comes… Audio
'That was then and this is now': Hipkins talks up taxes he previously ruled out
The Labour leader has changed his tune, with capital gains and a wealth taxes back as possibilities on the table. Audio
Mother of autistic man appeals for son to be free
The mother of an autistic and intellectually disabled man who has spent half his life locked away, is appealing to the Supreme Court to set him free.
The man lives in seclusion at the Mason Clinic… Audio
Shock over changes to disability funding
Parents and whānau of people with disabilities are in shock and extremely disappointed by sudden limitations to funding - stopping people from using it for transport, food or accommodation for support… Audio
TV presenter’s foodbank cuts 500 families as times get tough
Dave Letele's foodbank is in crisis after funding cuts, but he's got a plan to help people in a different way.
'The Muslim community is the super-diverse community inside the super-diverse nation'
Nearing the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque terror attack, a Muslim women group's spokesperson talks to RNZ about ongoing barriers and prejudice for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
No targets set in emergency housing shake-up
The Associate Housing Minister won't commit to any target when it comes to getting people out of motels and into social housing just yet.