There are now nearly 9000 people around NZ waiting for a state house.

Just nine landlords have been penalised by a new agency despite 900 complaints.

Findings from an ageing study bust many myths about older Kiwis, its authors say.

The number of sexual abuse victims seeking help has risen 88 per cent since 2013.

During an hour-long interview Barr lamented the damage done to her by her tweet.

COMMENT: Simon Bridges employed some imaginative politics ahead of the party conference.

COMMENT: Recently another accusation of hate has come to light.

At one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.

One basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.

Sole parents on welfare start getting penalised once they earn more than $100 a week.

Twenty-five children from families in hardship have been sponsored today.

A family of six in South Auckland told Variety they were all sharing a double bed.

Samantha once sponsored a child in poverty. Now her own daughter is being sponsored.

COMMENT: Our history shows the necessity of well-paid jobs for all adults who want them.

They're ambitious and confident, but also financially literate and realistic.

About 15 to 20 rough sleepers will get a mattress, cup of soup and breakfast.

Author Natalie Ritchie on why PM needs to unlock role from male-designed conditions.

An Australian columnist said PM Jacinda Ardern should make the top job suit motherhood.

A culture change at Work and Income is underway, with sanctions falling by 20 per cent.

Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records

Pro-free-speech group suing Auckland's mayor over controversial speakers' ban.

54,000 lunches later, free Fill Their Lunchbox initiative to shut up shop on August 10.

Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux were banned from using council-owned venues.

Auckland's Housing First programme keeping homeless people off the streets.

The businessman is suing for defamation over a petition to revoke his knighthood.

Over the past four weeks, on average two Rotorua children have slept in motels each night.

Children's Commissioner says Property Relationships Act needs to be more child-friendly.

COMMENT: A culture rooted in power and domination is extremely hard to change.

Window washing infringements total more than $80,000 since the law came into force.

Justice Paul Davison's decision may see a review of prosecutions against beneficiaries.