New ZealandWhanganui hub for homeless to continue under level 2Food, toilets, showers and other support are on offer at the Anzac Pde camping site.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careDon't retire poor: How to avoid hardship in your twilight yearsTime is power when investing and people need to take control of their own retirement28 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCity's Women's Refuge busier during level 4 lockdownWomen's Refuge Whanganui staff are busy, but coping, manager says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHer husband died of dementia. Days later Work and Income demanded money"It makes you feel like you're some kind of a criminal."23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport available for whānau and communities affected by COVID-19Communities are encouraged to access support through MSD and Whānau Ora.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandMāngere Work and Income office in lockdownStaff have been told to stay inside and keep away from the window, the Herald understands.16 Aug 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime in the City: Auckland's businesses implore Govt to actCrime in Auckland's CBD has jumped and businesses are feeling the pinch.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSolo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housingMotel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.11 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid recovery driving contracting surge in public sectorContractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.09 Aug 08:56 PM
New ZealandTaking back the streets: Meet the South Aucklanders standing up to violenceCan chess clubs, barbecues and cultural dance save youth from gangs?05 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandFemale Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.05 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandSome Kiwis stuck in Australia may lose superannuation paymentsPensioners struggling to get home are having their superannuation payments stopped.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt comms spending increases 50% in four yearsCommunications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Escalation of poverty' in pandemic linked to jobs, living costs'If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap.'02 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."31 Jul 12:00 AM
PoliticsAct wants checks on gang members' benefitsStudies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudicial review heard over coronial inquest into death of Wendy ShoebridgeThe High Court Justice has reserved his decision.19 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandBenefit numbers fall for second quarter in rowHowever, job support numbers are still 20 per cent higher than the start of the pandemic.14 Jul 10:34 PM
New ZealandGovernment contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housingMotels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.30 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessWage subsidy: Ministry faces legal action over lack of enforcementMore than $13 billion was paid through the wage subsidy scheme.30 Jun 08:10 AM
New Zealand280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'22 Jun 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dead money': $400k per week emergency housing price tagThe latest numbers show millions being poured into the Bay of Plenty housing crisis.18 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice: Rising concern over crime in emergency housing'Increased public unease about housing special needs persons and families in motels.'14 Jun 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears tourism will die in Rotorua if housing crisis left to growAre visitors missing out on beds because the homeless are taking them?11 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Out of that place, monsters came': Search for justice over New Zealand's 'Alcatraz'The quest for justice from a boot camp that made murderers out of troubled teens.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid developmentUrban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuLive blog: Budget updates and the best memes and tweetsThe Government has just announced its new Budget — but what does it actually mean for you?20 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment to review migrant women's charity ShaktiMinistry launches independent review after whistleblowers claim systemic problems.19 May 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MPThe Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.13 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt spends $300k on My Food Bag for beneficiaries and food banksThe Greens have been critical of the scheme, saying the Govt should just raise benefits.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Have billions been incorrectly paid out in wage subsidy scheme?OPINION: It has huge financial consequences for the state, and public trust in Government.12 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandBiggest supplier of Govt emergency housing goes into liquidationSilverfern Property Services received $14.7 million from the Government.07 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandOfficials collect no data on crime at emergency housingNo central recording of family harm, crime or social disorder at emergency housing.06 May 06:50 PM
New ZealandGovt spends $5.5m on IT to charge for emergency motel staysPeople in emergency accommodation now charged 25 per cent of their income towards costs.03 May 07:40 AM
