KahuLocal Focus: Morse Gang give back on national tourRap band walk the talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of universityNew university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWant to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer? Don't grow up poor"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."14 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuSergeant-major first killed by 'fluResearchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on the Street: How is homelessness measured in NZ?The hidden homeless living and dying on our streets24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on the Street: The faces of homelessnessThese are the stories of those who call Auckland's streets home.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJenesa Jeram: Beware of this 'period poverty' campaignCOMMENT: The problem is not period poverty. The problem is poverty, pure and simple.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a ganglandA Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Aug 08:45 PM
WorldYoung girls trapped in Brazil's child prostitution ring14-year-old Alejandra spends her nights waiting for truckies to pick her up.10 Aug 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' response to toiletries driveHundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.09 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission warns of 'hunger crisis'Forty-three food parcels a day were given out over the past year.06 Aug 10:28 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: One simple step to helping house the homelessCOMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.06 Aug 07:13 PM
EnvironmentNicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really valueWhy economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandShelter hopes to open in new locationRotorua Lakes Council is working with Visions of a Helping Hand to consent a new location.27 Jul 08:44 PM
OpinionWarm Hearts: All Kiwi kids deserve a fair goDonations now will keep children warm this winter, says Variety CEO Lorraine Taylor.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool uniform and sports vital to kids' self-esteemAt one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild neglect charges dropped after girl found with maggots in hairThe girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.26 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It rips you' - Family stretched by severe asthmaOne basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$100 a week for food: Mum misses out so kids can eatFor an 8-year-old from Manurewa, a second pair of shoes and rugby fees are unaffordable.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOffers pour in for mother left with $1.68 a fortnightTwenty-five children from families in hardship have been sponsored today.23 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland family of six sharing double bedA family of six in South Auckland told Variety they were all sharing a double bed.23 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandHardship in NZ: After bills paid, family has $1.68 a fortnightSamantha once sponsored a child in poverty. Now her own daughter is being sponsored.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence cases top 200 each weekDistrict court judge says courts need more resourcing to deal with domestic violence.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsIs Working for Families contributing to poverty in NZ?COMMENT: What if the Working for Families scheme was actually part of the problem?20 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandDoctors' horror: Kids with maggots in scalps and rotting teeth"In a developed country like New Zealand, we can make choices...," paediatrician tells.19 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandFree lunch scheme for needy kids set to end54,000 lunches later, free Fill Their Lunchbox initiative to shut up shop on August 10.17 Jul 11:22 AM
New ZealandToiletries drive to tackle hygiene povertyPeople are often choosing between basic hygiene products, and food for their families.16 Jul 03:42 AM
PoliticsJay Kuten: An evil of biblical contortionA country's greatness can be measured by the way it provides for its most vulnerable.20 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Father of the streets': Homeless man gives up everything he has to kids charityHe apologised saying he didn't have much to offer - then donated everything he had.18 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandInside new 'prison cell' emergency housing unitsNine emergency housing units originally dubbed "prison cells" to open in West Auckland.17 Jun 11:37 PM
WorldShameful secret surrounding glamorous suburbJust a few blocks away from luxury homes people are suffering in squalor.17 Jun 09:56 PM
OpinionComment: Nimbys should not knock state housesState housing gives poor a secure base to build successful lives, writes Dara McNaught.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Not so great expectationsCOMMENT: If the council treated people fairly, how would poor people know their place?09 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: People on $100k are not poorCOMMENT: In my late twenties, I learned what it was like to live hand to mouth.03 Jun 04:59 AM
