Inequality
Autistic man distressed by construction noise at Mason Clinic
An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter… Audio
Pride performer wants apology from council for failing to ensure safety
A Christchurch pride performer wants an apology from the city council for failing to ensure the safety of its rainbow community at a Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest on the weekend. Georgie Lush, a… Audio
What will ministry do about the 62% of disabled people with unmet needs?
"So having the information is one thing, and it's really important, but it's now what we do," Whaikaha chief executive Paula Tesoriero told Nine to Noon. Audio
One in six New Zealanders disabled, higher rates for some groups - Stats NZ
One in six New Zealanders have a long-term disability - but the rate is higher for the rainbow population, Māori and women, Stats NZ data shows.
Law firm defiant over gender-affirming care warning letter
A Wellington law firm is defiant in the face of complaints to the police and the Law Society over a letter sent to doctors who practise gender affirming care. Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks… Audio
Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
Answering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
Figures show no significant change to child poverty rates
New figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to… Audio
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
A celebration of gay anthems with pop star Jason Parker
Parker joined Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite gay anthems, ahead of his show Little Gay In, at the Auckland Pride Festival. Video, Audio
Disability funding changes causing 'huge suffering' - reports
Cuts to disability funding are creating worrying impacts, clinicians say - and one researcher is pleading for the government to rethink their approach. Audio
New Zealand's postcode lottery for giving birth
The Detail: Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders' options for birth are limited based on post code.
Uneven maternity care across Aotearoa
Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders options for birth are limited based on post code. Audio
Funding a good death
Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities. Audio
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed after Thai law change
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
Baby who died from whooping cough was Māori: Paediatrician
A leading Māori paediatrician says a baby who died over the Christmas period of whooping cough was Māori and from a rural area. Paediatrician and chairman of the National Immunisation Taskforce Dr… Audio
Malala Yousafzai urges leaders to make gender apartheid a crime
Yousafzai says Muslim voices must lead the way against the policies of the Taliban and is urging leaders to back efforts to make gender apartheid a crime under international law.
Meta ends diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
The company is the latest to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
Women face KiwiSaver motherhood penalty - how to avoid it
Here is what to do if you are worried about time out of the workforce affecting your retirement savings.
Pay gap most significant for Asians, Pasifika
Asians and Pacific people are seeing the biggest ethnic pay gaps in the public sector, according to the latest pay gap data.
