Inequality
Police Minister met with Northland iwi to discuss meth use
Northland iwi are calling for government intervention to deal with what they say is an escalating crisis of methamphetamine use. Paddy Gower spoke to Minister for Police Mark Mitchell. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Man can't get scan to diagnose cause of constant pain
Blake Forbes, 26, is battling at-times severe pain that is threatening to make him bed-bound. Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles
Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori health and cultural awareness and safety… Audio
Govt needs to change child poverty reduction goals: Auditor-General
The Auditor-General says the public cannot have confidence in the government achieving its child poverty reduction goals under its current approach, and has urged changes be made. Office of the… Audio
Struggling parents say they need a working school lunch programme
It comes as the first RNZ Reid Research poll reveals most voters believe parents should be providing school lunches. Audio
'One or two people of these people ... may well be dead before winter ends.'
New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
Parole board orders release of Dean Wickliffe
The Parole Board has ordered the immediate release of hunger striker Dean Wickliffe from prison. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike in Spring Hill prison
Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker Dean Wickliffe in Spring Hill prison. 77-year-old Wickliffe, who was returned to prison after breaching his parole conditions, stopped eating in protest… Audio
Feature interview: how the economic system overlooks care work
There's a dirty secret in economics says Danish writer Emma Holten. Audio
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Auckland sees spike in number sleeping rough
A homelessness support group says New Zealand is failing women as Auckland services see a spike in demand - prompting an SOS call to the government. Coalition to End Women's Homelessness Project… Audio
'Some of the worst they've ever seen': Landlords fined
The tenants were evicted after complaining about sewage in the kitchen, electrical problems, a lack of working smoke alarms.
Auckland Council asks govt for help as homelessness surges
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Community Committee chair Angela Dalton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Emergency housing 'near impossible' to get into: Advocates
Housing advocates and those supporting homeless youth say it's now near impossible to get into emergency housing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Autistic man distressed by construction noise at Mason Clinic
An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter… Audio
Pride performer wants apology from council for failing to ensure safety
A Christchurch pride performer wants an apology from the city council for failing to ensure the safety of its rainbow community at a Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest on the weekend. Georgie Lush, a… Audio
What will ministry do about the 62% of disabled people with unmet needs?
"So having the information is one thing, and it's really important, but it's now what we do," Whaikaha chief executive Paula Tesoriero told Nine to Noon. Audio
