Anusha Bradley
RNZ
New Zealand
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Law to punish firms that exploit workers hurts migrants, advocates say
A law designed to protect migrant workers from exploitation is actually punishing them, advocates for migrants say. → Read More
Council critics of iwi carbon credit deal labelled 'racist'
Two Hawke's Bay Regional Councillors are being accused of racism after raising concerns about a deal the council has done with local iwi, Ngāti Kahugnunu. → Read More
Residents say wastewater leaking onto Whirinaki Beach in Hawke's Bay is 'illegal activity'
A wastewater pipe leaking onto a public beach from a Hawke's Bay forestry products company should be shut down until it is fixed, residents say. → Read More
Napier rental squeeze leaves families in 'absolute desperation'
Napier families who are desperate for housing are applying for flatshares and one-bedroom units. → Read More
Mortgage broker: National's HomeStart promise 'misleading'
A bigger HomeStart grant won't help many first time buyers in Auckland because there aren't enough affordable homes in the city, a mortgage broker says. → Read More
Jacinda Ardern v Bill English: Leaders' clash gets heated
National and Labour's leaders squared off in the first TV leaders' debate, just an hour after a poll showed Labour pulling ahead of National. → Read More
Nearly 250,000 young Kiwis yet to enrol
With polling day fast approaching, nearly a third of people under 30 are yet to enrol, and political parties are keen to reach them. → Read More
Peters leaves door open for National despite leak claims
New Zealand First's Winston Peters is accusing National of leaking his superannuation overpayment, but says that won't affect potential coalition talks. → Read More
Investigations over pension leak as Peters plans complaint
Investigations are under way into who leaked private information about the New Zealand First leader's superannuation overpayment. → Read More
Brighter Future? Beneath the breadline
The number of children living in poverty has remained stubbornly static in recent years, and organisations trying to turn that around tell RNZ they're only getting busier. → Read More
Cash-strapped buyers housesit to save for homes
First home buyers in the main centres are becoming professional housesitters as property prices and rents become increasingly out of reach. → Read More
Social enterprise delivers free tampons to teenagers
A Wellington high school has started receiving free sanitary products thanks to two young social entrepreneurs. → Read More
Prison safety concerns after Serco's latest loss
Serco New Zealand lost $10.5 million last year as the consequences of losing its Mt Eden Prison contract continued to bite. → Read More
Water Fools? - Pollution in a Piha paradise
Piha is famous for its rugged black-sand beaches, powerful surf and iconic Lion Rock, but locals say nobody from Auckland Council is doing anything about the deteriorating quality of the local lagoon. → Read More
Fashion industry ethics: pass and fail marks awarded
Merino clothing manufacturer Icebreaker and department store Farmers have been given a 'fail' on workers' rights for refusing to take part in a survey on the issue. → Read More
Auckland Council bans investment in weapons, tobacco, gambling firms
Auckland Council has voted to dump its investments in controversial weapons, tobacco, fossil fuels and gambling. → Read More
Fashion victims: the true cost of H&M clothing
Major clothing retailer H&M, which is about to open its first store in New Zealand, faces accusations of child labour and factory conditions that are unsafe for workers. → Read More