New ZealandHomeless family: 'We failed our kids'An Auckland marae wants big business to help struggling families, like this family of 11.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt buys two more motels for homelessGovt has now bought six motels to provide emergency housing.16 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandHousing forum held by Wellington churchesParty representatives will speak on their policies at the forum.09 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandState-run bootcamp on Great Barrier 'horrific'Ruth Dyson regrets not asking questions about infamous youth justice facility.06 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandCan you work your way out of poverty?A new game lets players imagine how hard life choices are for New Zealand's working poor.02 Aug 12:00 PM
New ZealandFamily kicked gran out of her own homeElder abuse is happening in Tauranga, social agencies say.30 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandBenefit sanctions rising across NZMore people are subject to benefit sanctions than this time last year.27 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandMetiria Turei to pay back Work and IncomeTurei stood in two elections in 1993 and 1996 while she was receiving a benefit.26 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandI won't dob in law breakers - TureiGreen MP Metiria Turei says she will not dob in welfare cheats to authorities.25 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandMSD investigation inevitable, Turei saysGreen co-leader Metiria Turei says she is waiting for MSD to inform her of her debts.21 Jul 05:35 AM
New ZealandQueue for social housing passes 5000The wait list for a state house has risen by 40 per cent in just a year.21 Jul 12:22 AM
PoliticsState land sits idle amid housing crisisTukituki Labour candidate Anna Lorck says Housing NZ has not lived up to its promises.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandFeelings run high over homeless villageVillage offering transitional housing for the homeless has stirred neighbours' opposition.18 Jul 06:07 PM
PropertyEat Streat building sells to farm familyA high-profile building housing six tenants has been sold in Rotorua.16 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTurei admits she lied to keep benefitThe Green Party is promising the biggest changes to the welfare state in a generation.16 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandNapier locals back action on beggarsHigher security rolled out in Napier CBD to address concern over begging.11 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Sexist and racist' law punishing solo mumsThousands of solo parents are being penalised up to $200 for not naming the other parent.06 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandLifetime cost of social housing $16.4bThe Government has put the cost of a lifetime of social housing at $16.4b29 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland refugees seeking Sallies' helpSallies' foodbank feel pressure from families escaping Auckland's housing woes.20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandState house evictions double in AucklandRedevelopment and methamphetamine were two key reasons for evictions from state houses.08 Jun 07:02 AM
New ZealandAdvocacy group demands Family Court inquiryA domestic violence advocacy group is calling for an inquiry into the Family Court.07 Jun 01:00 PM
KahuFamily violence: Holistic approach launchedAsk for help and you will get it, government promises family violence victims.06 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandTolley apologises to rape victimGreen MP Jan Logie: reasons women won't name a father are "none of the state's business."01 Jun 04:07 AM
OpinionDoug Laing: Family violence a National summitThis summit being run by the Government just doesn't cut the mustard.29 May 01:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner in someone else's homeThe Balderstons are prisoners in someone else's home as they wait for a modified house.28 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentHalf of lowest earners miss out on Budget perksHalf of workers earning less than $24,000 won't get benefit at all from new Budget perks.26 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandSly dig at migrants in the BudgetThe Govt snuck stricter welfare rules for migrants into the Budget.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2017: Cantabs get a boostTailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.25 May 03:45 AM
BDBDNew ZealandMental health at centre of $321m driveMental health is at the centre of Government's $321 million social investment programme.25 May 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Human error' in MSD data breachSocial Development Minister 'disappointed' after data breach review criticises department.16 May 04:37 AM
New ZealandPolice probe: Tot found wandering streetFootage shows the toddler wandering lost before being helped to return home.08 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandMoving city works for familiesMost of those using Government fund to leave Auckland have settled down.29 Apr 07:39 AM
