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

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.

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.

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

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.

Flick Electric has pledged to give out more than 5000 energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.

Urgent cross-party talks are needed to help end child poverty, group says.

The study suggested the number of youths in this category is rising rapidly.

Most Kiwi kids reckon the world would be a better place if world leaders listened to them

Teacher aide busts myth that those struggling to make ends meet are wasting money.

An Auckland mother of three has laid her finances bare to bust the myth of poverty.