The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.

An ex-gangster's wife has admitted using documents to dishonestly claim $12,000 from taxpayers.

Paula Bennett admits that part of her welfare reforms breach the Bill of Rights Act but says it would not bother most people.

A panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.

Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.

An official survey has found that families with children are far more likely to be in hardship than any other New Zealanders.

There seemed to be more laughing and joking going on than rugby as some deserving teens got to test their skills against their sporting idols.

If some beneficiaries are too dangerous to be dealt with face-to-face, their benefits should be cancelled says Kerre Woodham.

Thirteen of the 20 highest-paid beneficiaries and almost a third of those on more than $1000 a week are looking after other people's children.

The head of the Families Commission today told MPs she couldn't define a policy with a Maori name because she was a middle class white woman.