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
New ZealandWait list for social housing rises againThe waiting list for social housing has risen again, but fallen in Auckland.20 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandBenefit numbers fall by 1700Social Development Ministry reveals fewest people on the benefit in 20 years.19 Apr 11:20 PM
PropertyThe 13-year-old with $11,000 in bankMary Holm column: Advice for a teen with 'extraordinary entrepreneurial skills'.14 Apr 04:00 AM
EmploymentBreaking down the barriers to employmentThousands of people could be helped into long-term employment via a new initiative.13 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breach report raises more questionsAn independent review at the Ministry for Social Development had been announced.11 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandExtra aid for flooding victimsThe flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".10 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandAbused children uncountedAlmost 170 children were found to be abused in state care during five years.10 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandTolley furious at Ministry privacy breachMeanwhile, a plan to require all NGOs to give up their private data has been criticised.06 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandState's abuse case costs 'extraordinary'Taxpayers spent $1m on lawyers before settling abuse claims for a fraction of this cost.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolence summit puts 'lipstick on a pig'Event slammed by the Backbone Collective, as "too little too late".23 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie abuser pregnant againOriwa Kemp is pregnant again, just months after CYF removed a child from her care at birth.19 Mar 05:11 PM
KahuGovt to ease fears about whanau firstOverhaul of the child protection laws puts emphasis on placing children in a safe, loving home.15 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandReview of 'mouldy bread' case orderedChild Youth and Family is to review how it handled a case where five children were so badly neglected they had to eat rotten food.03 Mar 06:18 AM
New ZealandJust 466 failed drug tests since 2013How do Prime Minister Bill English's comments about drug tests stack up with official data?28 Feb 05:20 AM
New ZealandBlindness bars top graduate from jobsTop marketing graduate Kyal Little is still looking for a job 18 months after graduating - because he hasn't yet found an employer 28 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandPolice: Beggars not being targetedPolice say it's not unusual for them to prosecute beggars who are asking for money but don't need it. The comment comes after a Hastings 21 Feb 11:49 PM
