Rotorua Lakes Council is working with Visions of a Helping Hand to consent a new location.

Donations now will keep children warm this winter, says Variety CEO Lorraine Taylor.

At one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.

The girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.

One basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.

For an 8-year-old from Manurewa, a second pair of shoes and rugby fees are unaffordable.

Twenty-five children from families in hardship have been sponsored today.

A family of six in South Auckland told Variety they were all sharing a double bed.

District court judge says courts need more resourcing to deal with domestic violence.

"In a developed country like New Zealand, we can make choices...," paediatrician tells.

54,000 lunches later, free Fill Their Lunchbox initiative to shut up shop on August 10.

People are often choosing between basic hygiene products, and food for their families.

A country's greatness can be measured by the way it provides for its most vulnerable.

He apologised saying he didn't have much to offer - then donated everything he had.

Nine emergency housing units originally dubbed "prison cells" to open in West Auckland.

Just a few blocks away from luxury homes people are suffering in squalor.

State housing gives poor a secure base to build successful lives, writes Dara McNaught.

COMMENT: If the council treated people fairly, how would poor people know their place?

Time to check what odds you can on Judith Collins leading National sometime late 2019.

Darryl Evans from Budgeting and Family Support Services takes aim at Mike Hosking.

Rising rental prices are forcing more working families into poverty, support groups say.

Prime Minister Ardern has a lot to live up to in regard to this negative Māori budget.

Moves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.

After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.

Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed

Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates

Efforts to tackle child poverty in this year's Budget have been met with mixed responses.

Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.

What should and could be in today's Budget - three views.

Good advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?