New ZealandFather loses everything after dealing synthetics to lift family out of povertyTauranga dad had 50 ziplock bags of drugs in a freezer and hid money in his kids' clothes.16 Jan 08:30 PM
PoliticsLetters: We must address financial inequality in NZWe must address the rapidly growing financial inequality in this country.28 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandThe gap between the rich and poor at university in New ZealandThis summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from September.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Guess what ... the good and the bad of 2018Trump v Ardern -- the bad and the good of 201826 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandHappy Christmas: Weird items donated in charity's appealFrom bloody knives, strange food items and dolls with their heads shaved.19 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandInside story: The one-punch killer who got home detentionIn desolate small towns, a criminal record can be a birthright.19 Dec 06:49 AM
New ZealandHundreds could go without food and presents at Christmas due to charity demandBy Friday, more than 8000 food parcels will have been distributed throughout Auckland.19 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandOne in five Kiwi kids still without access to food: reportChild poverty figures remain stagnant, frustrating Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig schools vow to fight loss of schools' powersSchool boards glad to lose "compliance" role so they can focus on students.07 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandCity Mission expects 'most demanding Xmas ever'Auckland City Mission will almost double the number of meals its provides this year.02 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandFifth of Kiwis suffer persistent painMany who have persistent pain struggle to get adequate help.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: NZ taking on complex ethnic crisis in RakhineThe PM is offering help in a very complex conflict in Myanmar.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga council votes to ban begging, rough sleepingBegging and rough sleeping prohibited within 5m of retail or hospitality premises.20 Nov 01:27 AM
WorldStudy: Third of world's food goes to wasteA third of the world's food is lost before it ever reaches anyone's plate.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot enough to live on; negative Winz experience: Welfare surveyPeople said they do not currently receive enough income to live with dignity.08 Nov 05:09 PM
LifestyleExam advice: 'Exercise and unplug from social media'As NCEA looms, parents are advised not to put too much pressure on their kids.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Jacinda Ardern set to show her substanceCOMMENT: Jacinda Ardern is improving with each passing month, writes Audrey Young.02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowThe real cost of living on NZ SuperFor superannuitants, rates and insurance are pushing up the cost of living.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild poverty mishap: Poverty rates unknownUnusually low response rates from low-income families have skewed the surveys.31 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandChild Poverty Bill closer to lawBill receives cross-part support, with the exception of Act.31 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandPeriod poverty: 'It's time to break down the taboo subject'"Girls as young as 9 should not be shamed": Solo mum reveals shocking stories.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Mersey Burrows talks period povertyMersey Burrows talks to The New Zealand Herald about period poverty after a survey by KidsCan found a huge number of women are often unable to afford sanitary items.Watch30 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandAll Work and Income offices to get $2.5m makeoverAll of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild labourer gets second shot at schoolAnu spent 14 hours a day sewing leather but now she has a shot at "becoming someone".07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot 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.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: An open letter to migrantsCOMMENT: The truth about living in NZ.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 12 year-old who stopped a child marriageSania was just 12. But when her friend was to be married off, she stepped in.29 Sep 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Not for Sale campaign offers ray of hope to girlsEDITORIAL: We can lose hope over issues like child labour or choose to make a difference.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch in VR: Child bride tale: 'This one got to me'Filmmaker Gabo Arora describes how this child bride story affected him deeply.27 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandStopping the exploitation of young girls for sex, marriage: Watch the incredible virtual reality filmThe new NZ Herald-World Vision campaign to save the young women.27 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Let's not forget another September anniversaryWe were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Time Winston Peters fell into stepCOMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow FBI uncovered Auckland politician's shameful sex secretsOn the surface he was a good bloke. But behind closed doors he had a damaging secret.18 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland's homeless counted for first timeUp to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.17 Sep 05:00 PM
