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Budget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and Union
Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed
Government is failing beneficiaries, advocates say
Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates
Mixed response for fund for vulnerable youth
Efforts to tackle child poverty in this year's Budget have been met with mixed responses.
Oranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years
"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."
Budget 2018: $7.9 million to establish Child Poverty Unit
Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.
Budget: What NZ families would love to see - Case 1: The financially secure
Funding for mental health, first home buyers and public transport were high priorities
'Dad could die' if landline not fixed, say family
The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.
Are we running out of fresh food?
Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?
Rodeo not harmful enough for ban, says Minister
Rodeo not harmful enough to be banned but specific animal welfare issues to be looked at.
MPI gives Mainland Poultry the all-clear
MPI conducted two recent inspections, one scheduled and one unannounced on Monday.
Riders sick of dangerous drivers march for change
More than half of horse riders marching said they'd had a near-miss - or even been hit.
Shocking footage captured at poultry farm
Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.
Complaint over 'chicken free chicken'
New Zealand's poultry industry questions whether Sunfed Meats' labelling is misleading.
Animal welfare protest targets dairy industry
Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours
Avo lovers beware: Prices may spike
Trees fruit yearly, with avocado volumes rising one year, then falling the next.
Frightening prices on pumpkins this Halloween
This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce
Asparagus and strawberries by the bucket load
We eat about 2000 tonnes of asparagus and nearly 5000 tonnes of strawberries each season.
Kiwi real estate agent's $74m sale
She grew up on a Dannevirke dairy farm and now brokers luxury real estate deals.
Man who filmed calf video still laughing
Scotsman James Alexander still cracks up about the video he shot eight months ago
Florists say prices rising after merger
The Commerce Commission is investigating a merger between two flower auction houses.
$7 for a lettuce as vege prices shoot up
The wet weather is hitting shoppers in the pocket as fresh produce shortages continue.
My Food Bag hit with vege shortage
The chefs have needed to get creative with crops like leafy greens hard to come by
Kiwi cider company takes out top award
An independent NZ brewery's cider won one of ten trophy titles in London.
Fizz the billy goat looking for new home
A goat who's "like a cross between Bob Marley and Tom Jones" is looking for a new home.
Supermarket's new stance on eggs
Countdown is the first national retailer in New Zealand to make the commitment.
Finally! A sunny weekend is on the cards
The weekend will be mainly fine across the country.
Two dead in Taupo district house fire
A house fire near Taupo killed two people overnight.
Farmer appalled at free-range allegations
Farmer "absolutely not" aware his caged eggs were allegedly passed off as free-range.
Invercargill teenager saddles up pet cow
When an Invercargill teen was told she couldn't have a horse, she took matters into her own hands.
Four-legged pals lining up for canine massage
Massaging away aches and pains isn't only a treat for those with two legs, and the number of people getting their pooches professionally patted is growing.