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NZ needs laws to stop modern slavery - Trade Aid boss
Trade Aid is all about sustainable trade - fair prices, wages and working conditions.
It is part of the government's Modern Slavery Advisory Group.
Chief executive Geoff White is adamant new… Video, Audio
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Govt reveals plan on law to stamp out modern slavery
The government is putting the onus on businesses to do their bit to stamp out modern slavery.
It's proposing a new law which would force companies to take action, if their products are linked to… Audio
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Uni students more than twice as likely to live in mouldy homes
Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the rest of us to be living in damp and mouldy homes.
That's the finding of a survey of 522 students by researchers at the University of Otago.
And… Video, Audio
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Business more trusted than government, media in NZ - survey
Business as a sector is more trusted than any other New Zealand institution according to a global survey, with nearly two thirds of people trusting employers to do what is right.
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Workplace inequality - mums can't win
Girls Who Code can end up women who face inequality in the workplace says Reshma Saujani. She's fighting what she calls anti-mum bias in the workforce. She speaks to Jesse about the inequality in the… Audio
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Gender wage gap persists into retirement - report
The first-ever KiwiSaver gender data released shows women have 20 percent less in retirement savings than men.
A new report from Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission shows men's average balances… Audio
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Expert backs call for investment in Pacific health services and housing
A call for serious investment into Pacific health services and housing has been echoed by an epidemiologist.
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Life in transition: What it's like waiting for a state house
There are currently 5090 families living in transitional housing as they wait for a permanent spot to come up. Local Democracy Reporting's Justin Latif spoke to one of them.
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School leaders prepare for return of unvaccinated staff
From tomorrow, vaccine mandates are gone for teachers, NZ Defence Force, and staff at places you've needed your vax pass.
Teachers who had to stop working because they aren't vaccinated, can begin… Audio
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Hamilton City Council seeks feedback on its Disability Action Plan
A Waikato cerebral palsy advocate says the council must work with the disabled community when creating policies that directly impact their lives.
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AUT's new Vice-Chancellor: 'The digital divide is a real thing'
Professor Damon Salesa says the pandemic illuminated inequities in the education sector, with online learning hindering many students' ability to participate.
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Nelson scraps long-awaited pride crossing
The council's initial proposal has been revoked after it was found it did not take into account the needs of blind and low vision citizens.
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PM Jacinda Ardern underlines income and support measures
Jacinda Ardern has marked a range of living cost measures outlined in last year's Budget - some of which are set to come into effect tomorrow.
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Upcoming benefit increases 'too little, too late' amid high inflation
Government benefit increases will still leave families trapped in poverty as the cost of living skyrockets, anti-poverty campaigners say.
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'No hope': Afghan girls in tears over Taliban U-turn on schools
Girls were in shock after high schools were abruptly shut after re-opening for the first time in months.
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The limits on lawyers’ pro bono work
A bill intended to make it easier for employed lawyers to do pro bono work was voted down by Parliament, but are changes actually needed? Audio
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Rising misogyny in anti-government rhetoric
A video of a group of men in Southland rallying against the government has been panned online for its misogynistic sentiment. Massey University's Dr Suze Wilson talks to The Panel about where this… Audio
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Some public service contractors in IT roles paid $185 an hour
Contractor pay in the public service has rates ranging from close to the minimum wage on helpdesks to as high as $185 an hour in IT - or almost $1500 a day, before tax.
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The recipe for a cost of living crisis
The cost of food, petrol and rent is soaring, and inflation is at its highest level in 30 years - how did it come to this? Audio
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Government makes inroads on poverty but what's left in its toolkit?
Opinion - The stratospheric rise of poverty and inequality during the Covid-19 pandemic can be seen everywhere - except in the statistics, Max Rashbrooke writes.
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The Elephant in the Bedroom | Episode 5: Facing the Elephant
TAHI.fm - After all the experts and moral arguments, it’s down to James & Chye-Ling to finally decide: are they breaking up with their white partners? Video, Audio
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Rise in abusive calls forces food bank to take action
A Christchurch food bank has had to install a new phone system to record calls after an increase in abuse from clients.
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Bryce Edwards: Labour's poll slip reflects 'crisis' positioning
Opinion - Bryce Edwards says an Autumn of discontent could be reflected in 1News' poll showing a dip in support for Labour.
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Hipkins unapologetic over Charlotte Bellis disclosures
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins is now refusing to comment on the case of Charlotte Bellis, after ignoring ministerial advice not to share details about her.
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Cost of living 'a crisis for many families' - Social Development Minister
Last night we brought you the story of families being forced to choose between food and petrol, school lunches or gas to get to their jobs.
Inflation has hit a 30 year high; petrol's cracking $3 a… Video, Audio