BusinessKāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collectionTenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.11 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandWorld Vision leader on how to change Kiwis’ ‘primitive’ understanding of poverty'When we treat the poor like they’re victims, we diminish their dignity.'03 Feb 08:44 PM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demandA community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.20 Jan 12:45 AM
BusinessSuzanne Paul on escaping poverty: ‘I made up my mind...I’m not having this life’TV star and infomercial icon on why she is happy to let money motivate her17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.16 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldClaims at least 100 people dead in illegal mine after South African authorities sealed it shutRescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.13 Jan 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Tauranga is like family to us': Restaurant hosts annual free meal to give backThere is such a thing as a free lunch if it's about helping struggling people.09 Jan 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child povertyOPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKnighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGhost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticDespite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.26 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day at Auckland City MissionAbout 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.Watch24 Dec 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEmbracing unity amid economic and cultural challenges this ChristmasOPINION: New Zealand celebrates Christmas amid rising living costs and cultural tensions.22 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwardsOPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
KahuSaved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hopeOver 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.15 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandEvicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdownThe council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'03 Dec 11:00 PM
KahuChildren in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this ChristmasKataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.03 Dec 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselvesOPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food driveEmergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Homeless teens, a missing bridge, and the great Aucklander we've lostOPINION: Love this City, a weekly column about Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economyOPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apologyOPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.19 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandWhat the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'13 Nov 03:55 PM
New ZealandMan who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission siteThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.10 Nov 08:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton storeThe store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.09 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Dave Letele says foodbank won’t last to Christmas after tonnes of meat destroyed'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'05 Nov 04:31 AM
BusinessHousehold living costs still punishingly high for many, economist saysWho's feeling the impact the most?04 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
KahuThe financial debt hangover of 2025 will be more than just an economic issue - OpinionNew Zealand consistently ranks among the most expensive countries to live.24 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandTūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's populationTūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.22 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildingsPersonal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.22 Oct 04:00 PM