Boot camps offer hope to 'unexploded time-bombs'
Forty places will be available to serious young offenders in the Government's radical military-style boot camps. Details were revealed today.
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Job Ops gives young man vital first job
Derwin Randle has spent two years studying hospitality, tourism and culinary art. But right now he's glad to have a minimum-wage job in a factory.
'Welfare mums' privacy investigation confirmed
The Privacy Commissioner will investigate Social Development Minister Paula Bennett after the release of details of two mothers' incomes.
Bennett to apologise if complaint upheld
Paula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Blame system, not DBPers
In the jelly wrestling match that was Bennett versus the beneficiaries this week, I think Bennett gets the honours.
Bennett says she'll look into loan idea
Paula Bennett has asked her officials to look into setting up a loan to help solo parents cover their extra study costs.
Solo mum 'not angry', says Bennett
Paula Bennett says one of the solo mothers whose benefit details she made public is not angry and didn't feel her privacy had been breached.
Support floods in for Bennett's disclosure
Hundreds of readers have expressed their support for Paula Bennett's disclosure of two solo mothers' benefit amounts.
Minister accused of breaking privacy law
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is unrepentant for disclosing the amounts two solo mothers have received in benefits.
Bennett: I consulted website before releasing mums' benefits
Paula Bennett told Parliament that, apart from reading the Privacy Commission's website, she did not seek any advice before releasing details of two solo mothers' benefits.