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Leaders debate Dirty Politics, tax cuts
The leaders of National and Labour have kicked off their first televised campaign debate talking about the Dirty Politics book, and whether or not John Key's party is going to offer tax cuts.
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Academic urges Pacific leaders to address 'blatant inequalities'
A New Zealand academic is urging Pacific leaders to use the upcoming Small Island Developing States Conference in Samoa as an opportunity to address blatant inequalities in the region.
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NZ academic urges SIDS to address 'blatant inequalities'
Audio 28 Aug 2014A New Zealand academic is urging leaders of small island developing states to address 'blatant inequalities' in the region. Audio
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PM dismisses election song
Audio 26 Aug 2014Now the next controversial election song about the Prime Minister, "Kill The PM". Much of the song by the band At Peace discusses economic inequality in New Zealand and lyrics include "we are down… Audio
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Firms upbeat
Firms upbeat, but workers cautious on economy as election looms
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Is New Zealand an unequal society?
Radio New Zealand's Education, Health and Economics correspondents consider election policies and inequality Audio
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Parties argue for minimum wage rise
The minimum wage must be raised to address growing inequality between Maori and Pasfika communities and Pakeha, the Green and Maori parties say. Audio
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Inequality gets worse, but do we care?
Audio 22 Aug 2014The growing inequality appears to have little effect on voters in the coming election. Audio
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Green, Maori parties say minimum wage must be raised
Audio 22 Aug 2014The Greens and the Maori party say the minimum wage must be raised to address growing social inequality between Pakeha and Maori and Pasfika. Audio
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Inequality between races 'widening'
A new study by Victoria University shows inequality gap between Maori and Pasifika, and Pakeha has widened on a number of measures, including obesity and unemployment.
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New Caledonia ponders reforms
A major conference has been underway in New Caledonia on efforts to introduce reforms to revive the economy and reduce inequality.
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Social inequality worsened over past decade - study
Audio 21 Aug 2014A new study has found that social inequality in New Zealand has worsened over the past decade. Audio
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Survey finds majority of NZ parties want to increase aid
A survey has found the majority of New Zealand's political parties agree the country's aid budget is too low.
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The next wave: The Internet Party
It's no wonder young people aren't voting when "the system is set up to exclude them", says its Auckland Central candidate.
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ECONOMY - The battle of ideas
Economic questions remain crucial to NZ households, and the parties are competing to convince voters they have the answers. It's one of the election's Big Issues.
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Tax the wealthiest
The Greens propose a tax for the wealthiest three per cent to address inequality.
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HEALTH - Taking the nation's temperature
Differences between the political parties on health - whether on elective surgery, 'unmet need' or funding - are sizeable. It is one of The Big Issues.
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POVERTY - Dominating the political debate
Poverty and inequality look set to dominate debate this election with both the Labour and Green parties promoting policies they say will reduce the gap between rich and poor. It is one of the The Big…
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Ukraine is not a Brothel: Tangled in contradiction
Australia-born filmmaker Kitty Green got caught up in the "bold, beautiful, crazy" spirit of the Femen movement.
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Young and brash
The Wireless and VUWSA gather members of the political youth wings for a debate.
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English rejects criticism of economy
Finance Minister Bill English has rejected Labour Party criticism that the economy has got worse, not better, under the National-led Government.
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What are you voting for?
An event at Victoria University tomorrow aims to uncover what issues matter most to young people.
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New Zealand's Most Vulnerable Kids
Anusha Bradley speaks to six families involved in a long term study as the latest report explores what makes a child vulnerable. Audio
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Greens announce ECE policy
The Green Party has announced it would extend the 20 hours of subsidised early childhood education to two-year-olds. At present, it applies to children aged three and over.
