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'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences
Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Big wage subsidy fraud claims, big trial likely
Biggest wage subsidy prosecution by ministry, but mega-fraud charges will be contested.
'He is the Head Hunters': Detectives offer rare insight into gang's alleged chief
"He’s the chief. The boss. WD."
Sasha Borissenko: NZ's social housing waiting list is embarrassing
OPINION: Australia is showing the way on social housing.
'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 years
With a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.
Rentals 'snatched up within a day of being listed' in Tauranga
Tauranga was in the top 10 most expensive districts to rent in during August.
Covid wage subsidy scam: Prison for dad who made fake company
Uatesoni Filimoehala was already bankrupt when the pandemic hit. It didn't deter him.
Apprentice builders repairing flood-damaged Wairoa homes
There is no shortage of housing repairs needed in the Hawke's Bay town.
MSD debt bungle: Beneficiary’s $25k compo claim rejected
Despite assurances his debt had been wiped, the demands from MSD kept coming.
Election 2023: 'Gutter politics on gangs' - Napier candidates clash over gang claims
Labour's Hutchinson said National's Nimon was 'playing gutter politics on gangs'.
'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers
'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'
China to Point Chevalier: Who's doing the bright green project?
A green machine rises, with 24,717 applicants on the housing register.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
Whanganui burial costs increase year-on-year
The current Winz grant barely covers a weekday burial in Whanganui.
Covid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailed
Jail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.
Working For Families is failing poor whānau, review won't help
OPINION: A Working for Families review will not help those who need it most.
'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotel
The emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.
'Appalling' employment gap for disabled people needs urgent attention - advocacy group
"Some people just think of disabled people as being, somehow, less than or not as good."
'Shocking': Payment error leaves half of beneficiaries out of pocket
A survey sample of NZ's beneficiaries shows only half are getting paid correctly.
Epidemiologist who allegedly tried to murder ex-partner took her own life: inquest
Christchurch woman was found dead by her son on May 9, 2018.
Police outside Papatoetoe Work and Income: One in hospital, one arrested after ‘altercation’
Police were spotted outside the MSD office on Great South Rd just after 2pm on Thursday.
'It's pretty awesome': Mother lands first job at age 41
The woman completed the course, with a 90 per cent success rate getting wāhine into jobs.
The 10 Kiwi companies paying back $200m in Covid wage subsidies
Cash-strapped, or cashing in? Some big firms have repaid all the Covid money.
Teresa White: 80 per cent of all attachment orders collected from beneficiaries
MSD attachment orders just keep punishing the poor and Māori.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
MSD investigates double-dipping on Super Rugby wage subsidies
The ministry is seeking to retrieve some of the $9.7 million paid out.
Two wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidies
Police found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.
'Close to the breadline': Couple's Kiwi pension clipped due to time spent in UK
Couple argue deduction of UK pension is discrimination against immigrants in New Zealand.
Kāinga Ora plan could see up to 40 small apartments built
There's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.