An Auckland man who owned properties was jailed after dishonestly claiming benefits.

The Government has announced the make-up of the group to advise on welfare overhaul

I kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children to get $269.9m over four years to expand services.

COMMENT: Labour has not very much to spend in next week's Budget.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4pm.

Christine Thompson admitted the charges in court this morning.

Targeting child poverty is easier said than done.

English recognised the importance of targets during the election, writes Audrey Young.

Nearly 2700 people queued for emergency food parcels and gifts in the past fortnight.

COMMENT: For someone who lacks experience PM has achieved an awful lot in a short time.

"Perhaps Mr Little could start by taking his pills."

Deaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.

Police allege nearly $20m - half in cash - banked by entities linked to Wayne Doyle.

EDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.

COMMENT: Hard to see Jones winning considering trade unions are against idea.

COMMENT: The lifetime cost of those at risk of welfare dependency is important to know.

With incomes double that of the 1970s why are five-times more Kiwis on benefits?

Jacinda Ardern will pay sole parents more in real terms than any time since at least 1980.

OPINION: One of the most urgent tasks facing the new Government is welfare reform.

The Government says a beneficiary with bank loans was not entitled to welfare payments.

US Government analysis found Kiwi Welfare State to be a world first

Daily queues of beneficiaries are seeking help just to know their entitlements.

The deputy Prime Minister says she's "absolutely proud" of taking single mums off welfare.

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

The Greens had their worst week in politics since Rod Donald died. It could get worse.

Metiria Turei has no regrets about admitting she committed benefit fraud.

COMMENT:Metiria Turei has at least earned the right to explain her welfare policy.

COMMENT: Will the Greens be rewarded or punished for co-leader Metiria Turei's confession.

Green MP Metiria Turei says she will not dob in welfare cheats to authorities.