One in five Kiwi kids still without access to food: report
Child poverty figures remain stagnant, frustrating Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft.
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Kiwis more worried about petrol prices than poverty
Petrol prices are now more concerning to Kiwis than poverty and healthcare.
Ex-inmate housed in motel assaults owner's daughter
Corrections Minister says privacy laws have to be considered when housing ex-prisoners.
Vulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offender
Serial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.
Debbie Power to head MSD when Brendan Boyle steps down
Appointment comes as MSD undergoes a culture change to make it 'kinder'
Child poverty mishap: Poverty rates unknown
Unusually low response rates from low-income families have skewed the surveys.
All Work and Income offices to get $2.5m makeover
All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.
No more using fake names, welfare bosses pledge
Welfare services to stop using fake names and signatures when dealing with "risky" clients
Govt 'action plan' to target construction labour shortage
Ministers have a six point plan to develop '21st century' skills for workers
Ministry's use of fake names unlawful, court rules
It was revealed last year the Ministry were using fictitious names on their decisions.
Work and Income accused of 'prying' into people's sex lives
Whether people are single or a couple affects their eligibility for benefits.
Big read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of university
New university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.
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
At one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.
'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.