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Coalition talks have cost National dearly.
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Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
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A youth worker came up with a novel solution for homeless teens: His own home
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Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness
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Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
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Child poverty not ‘sexy enough’ for electioneering
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Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
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Letele to food thieves: ‘Knock on the door, bro, we’ll give you kai’
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Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
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The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
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Opinion: Labour-National consensus on family support won't change much for poor families
The similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.
Opinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streets
OPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.
Local Focus: Catering for the community
Katikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.
Leaders vow to build 1000 more state homes a year in Auckland
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Power unaffordability for whānau ‘unacceptable’, Energy Hardship Panel says
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Working For Families is failing poor whānau, review won't help
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Hotel deemed unfit for homeless
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