Poverty, ethnicity don't explain the link, researchers say.

Fewer elderly people own their homes, and that's a recipe for poverty among the over-65s.

Feeding hungry kids is a "human statement", not a political one, Goff says.

Kiwis suffer with rising rents and stagnated incomes.

EDITORIAL: Housing Minister produces another study of the "crisis".

COMMENT: Bryce Edwards on the shift in Government-Maori relations.

Transient Kiwis make up a population the size of Tauranga - new research has found.

Kate Stewart ponders the Government's policy to reduce child poverty.

"They've had a very eye-opening summer," Auckland mum Kristin Ward says.

Targeting child poverty is easier said than done.

"When I first arrived at the school, everyone was so down, it was really dark."

National leader Bill English says the legislation is not needed, but will consider it.

English recognised the importance of targets during the election, writes Audrey Young.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlining details of the Child Poverty Reduction Bill during her post-Cabinet press conference, Parliament, Wellington. / Mark Mitchell

Child poverty was a key theme of the campaign - and Ardern's election platform.

National leader Bill English says Labour taking National for granted on TPP.

Labour and its partner parties say they aim to better the lives of Māori

The smoothie's creator said she meant no offence, but others feel the name was racist

The poorest 1.4 million people (30 per cent), got barely 1 per cent of the wealth.

The new projections wont be ready until the second half of February.

Study targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.

Kids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton woman reveals hard truths about being homeless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.

Child Poverty Action Group says the National Party "methodically" reduced welfare.

Jacinda Ardern says her goal of lifting 88,000 kids out of poverty is just the start.

Homeless can be hard to help when constantly relocated. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The package will benefit 384,000 families with children by an average of $75 a week.

PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on the half-yearly economic update and family package.

Deaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.