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Not for Sale: 'Half my life is over, the rest is in God's hands'
Sapna, 14, works up to 16 hours a day making anklets to sell to tourists.
The 12 year-old who stopped a child marriage
Sania was just 12. But when her friend was to be married off, she stepped in.
Editorial: Not for Sale campaign offers ray of hope to girls
EDITORIAL: We can lose hope over issues like child labour or choose to make a difference.
Watch in VR: Child bride tale: 'This one got to me'
Filmmaker Gabo Arora describes how this child bride story affected him deeply.
Stopping the exploitation of young girls for sex, marriage: Watch the incredible virtual reality film
The new NZ Herald-World Vision campaign to save the young women.
Comment: Let's not forget another September anniversary
We were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien
John Tamihere: Time Winston Peters fell into step
COMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.
How FBI uncovered Auckland politician's shameful sex secrets
On the surface he was a good bloke. But behind closed doors he had a damaging secret.
Auckland's homeless counted for first time
Up to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.
Head count aims to paint clearer picture of homelessness
Auckland volunteers take to city streets for first large-scale count of homeless people.
Local Focus: Morse Gang give back on national tour
Rap band walk the talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of university
New university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.
Want to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer? Don't grow up poor
"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."
Sergeant-major first killed by 'flu
Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.
Death on the Street: How is homelessness measured in NZ?
The hidden homeless living and dying on our streets
Death on the Street: The faces of homelessness
These are the stories of those who call Auckland's streets home.
Jenesa Jeram: Beware of this 'period poverty' campaign
COMMENT: The problem is not period poverty. The problem is poverty, pure and simple.
'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young girls trapped in Brazil's child prostitution ring
14-year-old Alejandra spends her nights waiting for truckies to pick her up.
'Overwhelming' response to toiletries drive
Hundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.
Auckland City Mission warns of 'hunger crisis'
Forty-three food parcels a day were given out over the past year.
Hawkesby: One simple step to helping house the homeless
COMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.
Nicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really value
Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress
Shelter hopes to open in new location
Rotorua Lakes Council is working with Visions of a Helping Hand to consent a new location.
Warm Hearts: All Kiwi kids deserve a fair go
Donations now will keep children warm this winter, says Variety CEO Lorraine Taylor.
School uniform and sports vital to kids' self-esteem
At one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.
Child neglect charges dropped after girl found with maggots in hair
The girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.
'It rips you' - Family stretched by severe asthma
One basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.
$100 a week for food: Mum misses out so kids can eat
For an 8-year-old from Manurewa, a second pair of shoes and rugby fees are unaffordable.
Offers pour in for mother left with $1.68 a fortnight
Twenty-five children from families in hardship have been sponsored today.
Auckland family of six sharing double bed
A family of six in South Auckland told Variety they were all sharing a double bed.
Family violence cases top 200 each week
District court judge says courts need more resourcing to deal with domestic violence.
Hardship in NZ: After bills paid, family has $1.68 a fortnight
Samantha once sponsored a child in poverty. Now her own daughter is being sponsored.