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Motel generation: What it's like raising kids in emergency housing
Nearly half those living in emergency housing in Hawke's Bay are children.
Why this man is making the 'scary' change from IT to hospitality - at 45
Brown is one of 11 new students who are part of HospoStart’s class of 2023.
As the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returning
Rotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.
Marae-based driver mentoring gets rural Northlanders road-ready
Learning to drive will soon become easier for Northlanders living remotely.
Calls to wipe beneficiary dental debt as loans top $30m a year
The Govt recently increased the grant cap, but hasn't committed to wiping existing debt.
Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
The company posted graphic scenes of sudden deaths to social media but avoids prosecution.
NZ experienced ‘social distancing’ of a different kind well before Covid-19. Here's how to fix it.
ANALYSIS: New Zealanders were social distancing long before Covid. Here's how.
Black Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisions
The Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?
Legal action over Govt failure to chase wage subsidy repayments
Challenge to the decision to let businesses off repaying billions in support.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
Healthy Homes extension being ‘considered’ for all landlords
It comes after major disruptions from Covid-19 and supply chain issues.
'Worst we have ever seen': 10,000 more kids hungry at school as food prices hit 13-year high
With food prices at a 13-year high, support for hungry children is growing.
NZ's child poverty rate still above EU average - report
Green Party calls report 'sobering', urges Government to plug gaps in the welfare system.
Carmel Sepuloni: Youth need a hand up - not a token handout
OPINION: Minister for Social Development responds to National Party policy announcement.
Teen in state care says children 'won't feel safe' due to Govt reform
It comes as Labour seeks to push through legislation despite widespread opposition.
Susan St John: Social security cold comfort for too many
OPINION: Benefits have become harder to access over years of systemic changes.
From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives
Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
Busted water tank at Kāinga Ora home leads to asbestos fears, weeks in motels
The nightmare started a month ago when the water tank in a West Coast home burst.
Homeless hotline needed after Remuera car death, MP says
The service would be based on London's Streetlink initiative.
Auckland homicide: Gunshot victim named, co-workers receiving support
Homicide victim was a popular staff member at the Ministry of Social Development.
Internal Affairs lawfully allowed to use facial recognition tech
Drivers' licence photos won't be run through facial recognition tech unless requested.
Auckland City Mission takes over 60-room hotel off K Road
Stiff opposition from residents, businesses concerned about anti-social behaviour.
Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.
How Epsom residents responded to five storeys of state housing in their street
The huge Kāinga Ora housing block opened last year on Epsom's Banff Ave.
Motel money: The companies which earned the most from emergency housing boom
One motel alone has received $16m in grants to house the homeless.
Abuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor says
Three stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.
Homelessness in the Auckland CBD: Has it got worse, and what can be done to fix it?
Just 30 to 40 people are sleeping rough in the CBD, but many more are in motels.
MSD arsonist may have burns on face: police
Arsonist smashed window and threw molotov cocktail inside; damaged office remains closed
Council takes legal action: Emergency housing motel 'misery' must stop
Nine motels operating emergency housing in Rotorua are being taken to court.
'Pretty scary': Auckland WINZ building forced into lockdown
Police received reports of a potential situation involving a weapon around 9am.
Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.