Justice Paul Davison's decision may see a review of prosecutions against beneficiaries.

Wife desperate to give dying hubby quality of life but restricted by family carers policy.

Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.

COMMENT: 'No surprises' rule has been corrupted by Governments beyond original intention.

In the latest hit to the coalition, Peters will sue the Government he's about to lead.

COMMENT: The Government's review of social welfare could mean a universal basic income.

Helpline for sexual harm offers free, anonymous and confidential support.

The government's crackdown on gangs is not expected to hinder social programmes for gang whānau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ministry apologises to struggling South Auckland couple for delay in income assistance.

John Tamihere reckons we don't get value for our money from our top public servants.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4pm.

Public housing shortage prevents woman from moving near her family in South Auckland.

Ministry staffer tells mum date paying for night out deemed 'dependent relationship'.

Experts have called for a new unit to oversee government-run AI predictive tools.

All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.

Housing Minister shocked Work and Income giving homeless people money for tents

Pensioners who received overpayment in error won't have to return the money.

Churches want to be included in Royal Commission into abuse in state care

The money Jack Pere's stepchildren received was being deducted from his pension.

New state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.

Closing arguments in the pension deduction case have begun.

Housing crisis in Northland is bad - and it's expected to get worse.

Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.

Some staff still acting on 'wrong' advice retracted after two days.

Review reveals failures in teen's care under CYF.

Drought-stricken farmers in Southland and Otago latest to be offered relief payments.

MSD says scrapping the sanction could incentivise people to rip off the system.

COMMENT: ACC is making the injured pay higher tax by delaying their compensation.

Child Poverty Action Group says the National Party "methodically" reduced welfare.

Bay of Plenty beneficiary faces nine charges in the Napier District Court.