A quarter of primary and intermediate pupils in poorer Waikato areas go to school hungry, researchers have found.

Former MP Sue Bradford and four others will appear in court on Friday after a protest action at the Ministry of Social Development's Auckland regional office today.

Cost should not be only driver of social policies; principles matter, too, writes Tapu Misa.

Phil O'Reilly says attacking the issue of child poverty from many directions, by everyone, has a greater chance of succeeding than simply focusing on benefit payments.

The Herald continues its series looking at our changing National identity. Today, those aged 20 - 39, the children of Rogernomics.

Bruce Logan argues if the state passes a law that changes the nature of marriage then every citizen's liberty is endangered.

Prime Minister John Key said he welcomed the report recommending solutions to child poverty, but ruled out reinstating universal child payments, which were ended in the 1990s, or tax breaks for parents, another recommendation.

Increasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.

The Government's flagship welfare policy for Maori, Whanau Ora - worth $40 million this year - is designed to lift families out of