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Kāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collection

Tenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.

World Vision leader on how to change Kiwis’ ‘primitive’ understanding of poverty

'When we treat the poor like they’re victims, we diminish their dignity.'

Opinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s how

OPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand

A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.

Suzanne 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 her

'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165

Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.

Claims at least 100 people dead in illegal mine after South African authorities sealed it shut

Rescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.

'Tauranga is like family to us': Restaurant hosts annual free meal to give back

There is such a thing as a free lunch if it's about helping struggling people.

Opinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child poverty

OPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.

Children in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this Christmas

Kataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.

Letters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselves

OPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'

'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food drive

Emergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.

Simon Wilson: Homeless teens, a missing bridge, and the great Aucklander we've lost

OPINION: Love this City, a weekly column about Auckland.

Simon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economy

OPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.

'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.'

Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology

OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.

What the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year

'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'

Man who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission site

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.