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.

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.

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?

COMMENT: In my late twenties, I learned what it was like to live hand to mouth.

Why poverty is rising faster in suburbs than in cities.

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

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?

Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says some Kiwi kids are in a worse position.

Until we fix housing, the cost of living and raise wages, KidsCan will be needed, CEO says

COMMENT: Labour has not very much to spend in next week's Budget.