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Almost 80 bullying or sexual harassment accusations levelled against ACC staff in last five years

Since 2017 67 bullying complaints were raised about ACC employees.

'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many

Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank

'It's really tough': Rental crisis adds to pressure on emergency housing

For every seven homes up for sale in Hawke's Bay, there is just one rental available

'Toxic': Dozens of sexual harassment, bullying, assault allegations at govt ministry

One worker said people were 'terrified' to speak out.

Housing crisis: 'Highest priority' households rise from 3 to 258

Homeless charity says just three of its clients have found permanent homes in three years.

New child sexual violence services in limbo

Oranga Tamariki has not had any meetings with Māori to design the new service for children

'You wonder what's happening': Ministry of Social Development begins to sack unvaccinated staff

Despite advice to pause terminations, an MSD worker has received a termination letter.

Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing

Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.

Whanganui benefit numbers fall in 2021 driven by industry growth

Extra effort put into getting long-term beneficiaries into work, minister says.

Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty

Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.

'A campaign of denial': NZ Police and emergency housing

There's been unprecedented demand for what's supposed to be a short-term housing option.

Welfare debts pushing thousands into 'poverty trap'

Punitive charges and interest penalties force thousands into debt trap.

Live: 178 new cases, one death as thousands of stranded Kiwis prepare to come home

The latest Covid-19 numbers released at 1pm.

'Homes for those in urgent need'

The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.

A young homeless mother struggled to afford Christmas presents for her kids. Then Herald readers got in contact

"I was able to get pretty much everything the kids wanted."

Iwi, government partners on apartments for Tauranga homeless

Ngāi Te Rangi Tauranga has bought apartments to house some of the city's most vulnerable.