Ministry's use of fake names unlawful, court rules
It was revealed last year the Ministry were using fictitious names on their decisions.
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New housing project will provide accommodation for over 150 homeless people
"A particularly nice way of using existing housing but re-purposing it to meet the need."
Sports event puts pressure on accommodation for homeless
Te Tuinga Whānau says it has 47 clients with nowhere to stay during the Aims Games.
Waikato mum's 'entitlement' in $90k benefit fraud brings home detention
Judge lambastes Dione Jean Millen's self-entitled attitude after defending her fraud.
Deborah Hill Cone: Let's not descend to Parliament's level
COMMENT: We can't uncover our deeper emotions if we argue like sulky teenagers.
New deputy promoted alongside Wally Haumaha
Police hierarchy expanded while staff numbers static during 'alarming' frontline pressure.
Torched HNZ housing unit left 7 months
An empty house with well maintained lawns is an eyesore for neigbouring residents.
New call for companies to front up over data mining
Companies must be upfront about how their AI programmes use your data, a new review says.
School uniform and sports vital to kids' self-esteem
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'It rips you' - Family stretched by severe asthma
One basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.
Don't penalise mothers for working - report
Sole parents on welfare start getting penalised once they earn more than $100 a week.
Bridges says Govt going 'soft' on welfare
Winston Peters accuses Simon Bridges of taking a "puritanical" view on welfare sanctions.
New programme helps 525 Auckland homeless into houses
More than 500 Auckland homeless have been helped into homes by a new programme.
Benefit sanctions plummet, hardship grants rise
A culture change at Work and Income is underway, with sanctions falling by 20 per cent.
No Winter Energy Payments 'salt in our wounds'
First their pensions were deducted, now they don't get help for winter.
Are parents still smacking their kids?
Lucy Corry asks whether the 2009 New Zealand ban changed Kiwi families.
Debt not income: Landmark court ruling for beneficiaries
Justice Paul Davison's decision may see a review of prosecutions against beneficiaries.
'Disgusting' policy reviewed while family suffer
Wife desperate to give dying hubby quality of life but restricted by family carers policy.
Unique research helps set Waikato business agenda
Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.
Matthew Hooton: Good may come from Peters' lawsuit
COMMENT: 'No surprises' rule has been corrupted by Governments beyond original intention.
Audrey Young: Peters' legal move highlights coalition chaos
In the latest hit to the coalition, Peters will sue the Government he's about to lead.
Zach Castles: Is Labour planning a universal basic income?
COMMENT: The Government's review of social welfare could mean a universal basic income.
First time 24/7 helpline for sexual harm up and running
Helpline for sexual harm offers free, anonymous and confidential support.
Local Focus: Crackdown on gangs not universal
The government's crackdown on gangs is not expected to hinder social programmes for gang whānau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Terminally ill man gets extra Govt funding
Ministry apologises to struggling South Auckland couple for delay in income assistance.
Top Māori cop's ambitions dashed: Jockeying for job starts
The man once seen as New Zealand's first Māori police commissioner no longer has a job.
State house waiting list up 26 per cent
There are almost 10,000 Kiwi households in need of social housing.
Tamihere: I've had enough of faceless bureaucrats
John Tamihere reckons we don't get value for our money from our top public servants.
Watch live: PM talks about Hillary Clinton meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4pm.
Wait for next tranche of social housing hard for families
Public housing shortage prevents woman from moving near her family in South Auckland.
Solo mum told benefit cut after she went on Tinder dates
Ministry staffer tells mum date paying for night out deemed 'dependent relationship'.
NZ needs Govt data-mining watchdog, experts say
Experts have called for a new unit to oversee government-run AI predictive tools.