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Bainimarama hits out at opposition
The leader of FijiFirst, Frank Bainimamara, says he wants to lead a government without an opposition after the 14 November general elections.
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Study: Why do so many Māori end up behind bars?
That was the question put to 900 Māori participants in a new study, of which 90 percent believed structural racism was to blame. Audio
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Another opinion backs status quo in New Caledonia
Another opinion poll suggests that an overwhelming majority in New Caledonia will next month reject independence from France.
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NZ staying out of US decision to end diplomatic visas for same-sex partners
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not condemned the United States for excluding unmarried same-sex partners of foreign diplomats in visas.
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Swedish lessons on well-being
How do you improve someone's well-being? Especially if they're a child. Audio
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Women who fight fires....and harassment
Kelly Martin and Katie Smart are part of a very small group of senior female firefighters around the world. Kelly is the Chief of Fire and Aviation Management for Yosemite National Park in California… Audio
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Greater Māori role sought in care of at-risk young people
The Children's Commissioner is calling for thousands of young people to be moved out of state institutional care into Māori or iwi-based care. About two-thirds of the 6,300 children and young people… Video, Audio
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Greens relaunch campaign to raise benefits
The Greens have re-launched their campaign to raise benefits and scrap all sanctions, on Sunday reaffirming what the party says is its commitment to social justice. Their fight for a better welfare… Audio
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America's vanishing middle class
Professor Peter Temin applies a well-known economic model to outline a two track economy - one that is educated with good jobs, and another much larger sector where people are burdened with debt and… Audio
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Greens campaign for sanction free welfare system
The Greens are renewing calls for welfare reform that were over-shadowed by former co-leader Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud last year.
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Gender inequality always on the agenda - PM
Gender inequality will always be on the agenda both domestically and internationally, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
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Streisand song an attack on Trump
Entertainment doyen Barbra Streisand has released her first album in many years and it features a song called "Don't Lie to Me" which is a direct attack on US President Donald Trump. She laments her… Audio
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The Panel with Beck Eleven and Ian Telfer (Part 2)
Audio 28 Sep 2018Entertainment doyen Barbra Streisand has released her first album in many years and it features a song called "Don't Lie to Me" which is a direct attack on US President Donald Trump. She laments her… Audio
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Celebration as past convictions for homosexuality wiped
Two people have had their historical convictions for homosexual offences wiped. Earlier this year an act was passed confirming the criminalisation of gay people was wrong. That has allowed those with… Audio
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Tamihere criticises Auckland Council's Panuku Development
Urban Māori leader John Tamihere says Auckland Council's development arm is corrupt, arrogant and shutting poor people out of housing. Mr Tamihere told the council it is not providing enough social… Audio
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'#MeToo must become 'we too'' - Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just finished her speech to the United Nations General Assembly. She told the assembly countries need to work together to fix the challenges the world faces Jacinda… Audio
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Oranga Tamariki social workers in line for 30% pay rise
Social workers expecting to receive a 30 percent pay rise say it's been a long time coming, but they're pleased they're finally being recognised for the responsibilities and long hours in what's a… Video, Audio
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Rod Oram talks tax & A2Milk shares
Business commentator Rod Oram looks at the key recommendations of the tax working group,and at the new CEO of a2 Milk selling of most of her newly granted shares in the company. Also, inequality… Audio
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Workplace ageism: AUT professor Jarrod Haar
AUT Professor of Human Resource Management, Jarrod Haar, talks about the cause and potential solutions to stop workplace discrimination against workers over 50. Audio
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Max Rashbrooke - Government for the Public Good
Max Rashbrooke is a journalist, author and academic based in Wellington. His first book in 2013, Inequality: A New Zealand Crisis, was followed by The Inequality Debate (2014) and Wealth and New… Audio
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Capital gains 'a really obvious solution' - advocates
Landlords are likely to be hit with some kind of capital gains tax in future - but New Zealanders should not expect house prices to drop by much. Audio
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Auckland City Mission moving out for redevelopment
From tomorrow, the Mission will be based on Union Street while its Hobson Street building is demolished to make way for a new multi-purpose facility. Video, Audio
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Tax report highlights NZ's inequality issues
Opinion - The Tax Working Group's interim report made one thing crystal clear: NZ has a tax system that does very little to enhance fairness and reduce inequality, writes Max Rashbrooke.
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Standing on the Shoulders: Suffrage from the archives
Today marks the 125th anniversary of New Zealand women winning the right to vote in 1893. A new online exhibition has been created by Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, called Standing on the Shoulders. Sarah… Audio
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Move to migrate pokies out of poorer suburbs
The Problem Gambling Foundation favours moving pokies out of poorer suburbs. A move to migrate pokie machines is to be considered by Wellington city council, but it's prompting concerns this would… Audio
