Fiscal constraints mean it can only get worse from here, says Bill English.

Bill English said National had a more ambitious target to reduce poverty.

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.

COMMENT: Income inequality is increasing within countries but narrowing between them.

Public servants will continue in a "fog of good intentions" says Bill English.

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.

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.

A tip from Kiwi cops led to three kids being saved from sexual abuse in the Philippines.

Ministry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed with the word "vulnerable" being dropped.

Unicef warns that the internet risks creating a 'bedroom culture' for children

Briefings: Elderly will face more hardship, work longer and care for grandchildren.

New report comes with a word of caution against complacency.

Donations flood in for solo mum who feeds family of four on $89 a week.

EDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.

19 year-old Aidan Cahill has written and published a book on his life living homeless on the streets of Auckland.

Campaigners want politicians to follow through on election pledges on child poverty.