We were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien

COMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.

Up to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.

Auckland volunteers take to city streets for first large-scale count of homeless people.

Rap band walk the talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

COMMENT: The problem is not period poverty. The problem is poverty, pure and simple.

A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

14-year-old Alejandra spends her nights waiting for truckies to pick her up.

Hundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.

Forty-three food parcels a day were given out over the past year.

COMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.

Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress

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

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

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.

Samantha once sponsored a child in poverty. Now her own daughter is being sponsored.

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

COMMENT: What if the Working for Families scheme was actually part of the problem?

"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.