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.

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.

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

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.

Vegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.

More than 2000 children are expected to benefit from the pilot which started two weeks ago

New health minister David Clark is interviewed on youth suicide by David Fisher.

The new health minister says the previous Government has cost lives with under-funding.

EDITORIAL: Reducing child poverty requires more than household income boosts.

Jacinda Ardern wants to reduce child poverty. Simon Collins explores how she can do it.

Jacinda Ardern will pay sole parents more in real terms than any time since at least 1980.

Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare