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Being Kiwi: Fighting to beat poverty

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

Fear over beneficiary child changes

Early childhood experts are in shock after a government decision to make education compulsory from the age of 3 for children of welfare beneficiaries.

Che Guevara's daughter tries to protect image

Che Guevara's daughter, Aleida Guevara, says 'sometimes people know what he stands for, sometimes not'.

Breakfast is not too much to ask

Editorial: A simple breakfast is not much to ask and should be provided for all children who need it. But if it is to be public funded, the food should be distributed by agencies that know a community.

Vote now: Should beneficiaries be drug tested?

Drug testing of beneficiaries comes in next year, with penalties for those who fail. What's your view on the government's policy?

Committee addressed on community pokie law change

Study: Plain packages reduce appeal of smoking

Housing NZ lying to homeless: protesters

Susan St John: A practical and just way to address child poverty

Verity Johnson: Free choice is what leads to happiness

John Roughan: Plain packs a plain vendetta

Should the Govt have made restrictions on 'alcopop' drinks?

Dita De Boni: For younger, for older

Rich old man, younger woman. It's a common story, but why bother with marriage?

Labour offers limited support to bill backing its election promise

Whanau Ora: Carpark search targets Maori teenage parents

Whanau Ora: Future of scheme hangs on results, says leader

Whanau Ora: Workers help bring mother back from breaking point

Whanau Ora: Call for nation to back programme long-term