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Calls grow to scrap handcuffing of female prisoners giving birth
There are calls for a policy allowing the handcuffing of prisoners before and after giving birth to be scrapped, but the prison officers' union says it's for the protection of staff.
Two separate… Audio
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Union to meet with Ardern after public sector pay freeze news
It could be chilly when the Prime Minister meets with the union on Tuesday, in their first face-to-face since the government announced a three-year pay freeze for public servants.
Some workers are… Video, Audio
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Prisoners handcuffed before and after birth, reports Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commission is concerned some women prisoners are being put in handcuffs before and after giving birth. The Department of Corrections Prison Operations Manual says 'no mechanical… Audio
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Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Vaccine inequality and patient waivers could see Africa go the way of India's pandemic crisis. Africa is in dire need of vaccines but they have been snapped up by wealthier countries. Debora also… Audio
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Community midwife pens song about industry troubles
She's a community-based midwife, a mother of seven and still finds time to be a singer/songwriter in a Rotorua reggae band.
Pam Colbert and her band tyneegiant have released a single which is close… Audio
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How Labour aimed at Wellington pen pushers and hit teachers and nurses
Labour's announcement of a public service wage freeze took everyone by surprise. Was it a party taking aim at its traditional support base, or a minister losing control of the narrative? Audio
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Bryce Edwards: The public sector worker backlash against Labour
Opinion - Many in the labour movement and the political left are feeling betrayed by the government's announcement this week of a pay freeze for public sector workers, Bryce Edwards writes.
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$4.5m mental health boost for services in Northland, Auckland
The government has announced a boost in funding for mental health in the north but even the Minister concedes that for some people it will feel overdue.
Andrew Little has announced $4.5 million will… Video, Audio
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Govt initiative addressing sexual violence welcomed by survivors
They say it's long overdue, but survivors of sexual harm are welcoming a new government initiative aimed at hearing their voices.
It's as figures show half of wāhine Māori have experienced some form… Audio
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MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate
A grandparents' support group is calling on the Ministry of Social Development to lift its game when it comes to coughing up what it owes carers.
Checkpoint heard from a woman caring for her nephew… Video, Audio
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Canterbury woman waits on ACC for injury two years ago
A Canterbury woman is still waiting to find out if she can get mental injury cover from ACC following a traumatic injury suffered more than two years ago.
Laura Roberts suffered an injury to her arm… Video, Audio
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Family carer not told by MSD she was owed about $80k
The Ministry of Social Development [MSD] has a system for beneficiaries to repay debt, but getting MSD to pay money owed is a bureaucratic nightmare, one south Auckland social worker says.
When the… Video, Audio
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'Intimidating' Pharmac move may lead to child cancer drug delays
Two of New Zealand's leading cancer experts have slammed Pharmac's proposal to take away the special exemption which gives children with cancer access to any drug they need.
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Just being rich doesn't get you on The List
The post-Covid rich list is different to NBR's previous yearly efforts. In 2021, ranking wealthy New Zealanders also means measuring what they give back. Audio
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MSD spends $5.5m on IT to charge for emergency housing
The government's being criticised for spending $5.5 million on IT changes so it can charge people who would otherwise be homeless for their motel stays.
In October the Ministry for Social Development… Audio
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Report meant to create unity, not be 'divisive', author says
The author of a report described by National leader Judith Collins as "divisive" says she wishes it was not used as a "political tool".
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Pharmac chief executive on possible changes to child cancer drug funding
Drug buying agency Pharmac is considering scrapping a special rule that allows hospitals to give children with cancer any medicine their doctor asks for and Pharmac pays the bill.
The change is being… Audio
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Covid-19: Customs on workers fired for not getting vaccine
Nine Customs workers have been fired for not getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
The government agency says it has not found roles either within Customs or the wider public service to redeploy them to.
… Audio
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Covid-19: Employment advocate not happy with Customs workers' firing
The firing of Customs workers from their roles for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, has been described as a breach of their rights.
Nine officials have lost their jobs, and the government agency says… Audio
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Royal Commission in Abuse in Care: State-run homes in spotlight
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care resumes this morning with the focus now on State-run children's homes.
The public hearing will be held in Auckland.
Reporter Andrew McRae will be… Audio
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TAIC lost 13 investigative staff over five years
An ageing workforce alongside claims of a toxic work culture has seen the Transport Accident Investigation Commission lose 13 investigative staff in the last five years.
Since 2016, nine accident… Audio
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China tries charm offensive in reply to growing pressure over Uighur treatment
Under growing pressure from governments around the world over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, China this afternoon went on a charm offensive.
There have been mounting calls for China to end what… Audio
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Rent controls: 'We are very much keeping this conversation alive' - Greens
The Green Party is urging the government to keep rent control on the table, as many renters find themselves stretched to their financial limit.
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Rent controls needed alongside increased housing supply - renters group
A renters group says it is high time the government introduces rent controls, while an economist says such measures will make the housing crisis worse. Audio
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Govt urged to provide social help for all in emergency housing
A social housing provider says it is ridiculous the government is not already providing social workers for everyone living in emergency accommodation.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today indicated a… Audio