The Green Party believes it's closer than ever to helping form a government

EDITORIAL: Both main parties have put a figure on poverty reduction, but will it help?

COMMENT: When a politician says he represents the poor, he is not telling the truth.

'When I gave it to him he stopped crying'

Beneficiaries call for higher benefits and an end to Work and Income's "toxic culture".

When Uili saw a homeless man crying he just wanted to help.

A philanthropic foundation wants to harness women who give more, and more often.

A wealthy farmer is calling for higher taxes to give the poor a leg up.

Parties explain their tackling-inequality strategy as election looms.

Why are our children dying from Third World diseases linked to unhealthy homes?

COMMENT:With many living in rental accommodation, we should be debating housing standards.

Coroner to probe Moko's horrific death - and what can be done to stop more children dying

COMMENT: Child poverty figures are not up to date and do not tell us what works.

COMMENT: There are yawning gaps of opportunity between each class of New Zealander.

Teen mums can be a source of outrage, but their challenges can have positive outcomes.

In the Heartland, we visit Ahipara where not much has changed since before the GFC.

Does NZ really have the worst record on homelessness in the developed world?

Demographics raise questions about access to health care and information.

The Greens may drop their "Great Together" slogan after Metiria Turei's resignation.

Green Party leader James Shaw "gutted" for former co-leader Metiria Turei.

Party representatives will speak on their policies at the forum.

Comment: You learn about people's values quickly when you're poor.

New winners and losers from Metiria Turei admissions: Winston Peters and James Shaw.

Despite recent political shake-ups, most voters are not about to change their votes.

A new game lets players imagine how hard life choices are for New Zealand's working poor.

COMMENT: Will concerns about inequality, poverty have an impact on this year's election?

The nations poorest spend over half their pay cheque on housing - a new report revealed.

Green co-leader Metiria Turei says she is waiting for MSD to inform her of her debts.

Former Green candidate was won over by TOP's ideas and willingness to work with anyone.

COMMENT: Involving academics can help drive gains for Corrections where politics fail.