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Public transport move for low-income groups welcomed but 'not enough'
The Child Poverty Action Group is pleased the government intends to lower public transport costs for low-income households, but says the announcement does not go far enough.
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Has the Military shaken off its anti-LGBTQI history?
Insight - The Defence Force is working to improve its support for the LBGTQI community, but as Jonathan Mitchell discovered there are calls for investigations of sex abuse in the past. Video, Audio
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Rates of homeless Māori should be wake-up call, experts say
The first Auckland-wide census of people living without shelter shows nearly 43 percent were Māori, with a similar proportion living in temporary accommodation.
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Helen Clark urges women: ‘Make your luck and hustle’
Former New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon Helen Clark is a formidable leader. But she, like many women in leadership, has had to fight every step of the way. She speaks with Fair Play’s Zoë George…
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Mana of Moana returned back to Ngāti Porou hapū
It was a moment in Parliament 16 years in the making...
The waiata celebrated the passage into law of a landmark bill that gives Ngāti Porou greater rights to marine and coastal resources.
It is the… Audio
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'I just shut up' - man says he was raped in NZ Army in 1970s
The partner of a man sexually assaulted while in the army in the 1970s is demanding the attack be investigated.
An Insight investigation has discovered Terry King's partner wrote to the Defence… Video, Audio
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Govt not fixing child poverty fast enough - advocates
The Child Poverty Action Group is disappointed in the new government targets that aim to halve child poverty within 10 years.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the plan is an important step in… Audio
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Claims of bullying, yelling, swearing at bus depot
More allegations of bullying - this time with a bus company in Wellington.
Drivers say they've been yelled at, sworn at and intimidated by a Tranzurban manager at one of their local depots.
It's all… Audio
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Nicola Willis, Ginny Andersen on safety at Parliament
A Parliamentary Service staffer has been stood down following an allegation of sexual assault some years ago.
The Speaker Trevor Mallard says a female staff member came forward following his… Audio
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Auckland petrol prices stay low despite regional fuel tax
Despite Aucklanders paying 11.5 cents extra in fuel tax at the pump, they're still being charged much less than many other parts of New Zealand. The petrol price watchdog Gaspy says it appears to be a… Audio
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Louisa Wall responds to claim of sexual assault at Parliament
The Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of sparking panic when he told Morning Report on Wednesday a rapist could be working in Parliament Buildings.
There was widespread concern and meetings… Audio
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Chaos at Parliament, staffer removed after rape claim
The Speaker Trevor Mallard is in the spotlight over his handling of sexual assault allegations at Parliament.
Mr Mallard's comments on RNZ on Wednesday, suggesting a rapist could be walking the… Audio
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Disturbing rise in need for food parcels - Auckland City Mission
The Auckland City Mission says there's been a disturbingly high increase in people needing food parcels in the last twelve months.
There's been a 28-percent jump in demand - to about one million… Audio
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Worksafe must investigate ‘systemic issues’ at Parliament – Mai Chen
Lawyer Mai Chen says Parliament's workplace culture needs to change, and the only way that's going to happen is to ensure there are consequences for perpetrators. She told Lisa Owen Worksafe should be… Audio
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Govt's plan to halve child poverty within a decade
The government has confirmed its official targets for reducing child poverty by half within 10 years.
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National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
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Crusaders investigated for alleged homophobic comments
Prominent lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is to investigate claims of homophobic and sexist behaviour made against several Crusaders' players during a recent tour of South Africa. Players are alleged to have… Audio
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Jan Logie: ‘Rape culture everywhere in NZ’, including Parliament
Green MP and Justice Under Secretary on issues of sexual violence, Jan Logie, says sexist comments, yelling and intimidation are not uncommon at Parliament. She told Lisa Owen she's been disturbed by… Video, Audio
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NZers in Aus: PM urged to get tough with new government
An advocacy group wants the prime minister to do more to improve the situation for New Zealanders living in Australia.
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Simon Bridges on Botany: 'We will win that seat for National'
National leader Simon Bridges says he is happy to give Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore setting up a Christian values party, but National will stand a candidate in Botany. Audio
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Parents beg Pharmac to fund drugs as son’s muscles waste away
Two four-year-old children suffering from SMA, a rare degenerative disorder, are living vastly different lives, because while one can access life-changing drugs in Australia, the other - living in New… Video, Audio
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Absence of refugee 'scare campaign' good for Australian election
It's been good for Australia to have an election campaign free of scare mongering about refugees, a Manus Island refugee says.
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Inclusive Aotearoa Collective: An anti-discrimination plan
A plan is being launched in Wellington today that seeks to combine efforts being made to fight discrimination.
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'Whānau violence is not who we are' - Māori Council campaign
The Māori Council is targeting whānau in a new campaign to end family violence and keep their children out of state care. Today, it launches a series of posters online with the common slogan: 'Whanau… Audio
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Beneficiaries unfairly accused of fraud - advocate
A beneficiary advocate says people who are in new or casual relationships are being unfairly accused of benefit fraud because of a vague threshold imposed by the Ministry for Social Development. A… Audio