OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Even beggars deserve dignityThey don't deserve to be swept off the streets like just another pile of rubbish, writes Kerre McIvor.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cash cow' boy loses transportThe disabled boy social workers said was being used by his alcoholic mother and her boyfriend has lost access to a vehicle specially modified to meet his needs.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysing catalogue of miseryIt is a grim glimpse of the front line of social work - an 1100-page dossier of abuse and misery cataloguing the life of Benjamin*.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlcoholic mum used boy as 'cash cow'Severely disabled child used by his alcoholic mother and her boyfriend to access up to $80,000 in benefits.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolding girl in cell for days 'unacceptable'It is extraordinary that a West Auckland teenager was held in police station cells for four days because CYFs could not find a bed for her, Labour says.27 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandCamper must quit city pitchRangi Tikitiki's is tired of "being a refugee in my own country", he's been on a waiting list for a Housing NZ home since before he began camping at the park.20 Sep 01:00 PM
New ZealandMapping the cost of our at-risk kidsEvery person in the country aged up to 17 has been screened for factors that could later see their life take a turn for the worse - and cost taxpayers.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlat packs give teens a leg up"These kids just need a chance, it's really hard at 17, they are too old to be in the system but too young to have rights."01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA life reborn at skateparkWalz Brown works quietly behind the scenes for the youth of Manurewa, always mindful of how a helping hand, a skateboard and his son lifted him from a life of drugs, drink and despair.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow we can save vulnerable kidsFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow we raised a killerOne piece of evidence seems to sum up a disturbing childhood.28 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe global rules of escalator etiquetteShould you walk up the elevator to help quicken everyone's journey, or remain still to keep everything orderly?28 Aug 08:36 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Child abuse anger robbing focus from preventionWe demand action. But equally we should be dispassionate and rational in demanding measures that seek to prevent these things occurring, writes Jarrod Gilbert.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHomeless student gets into CambridgeJacob Lewis found himself on the streets and struggling to afford food. Now he's studying law at prestigious university.14 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandConcerns over welfare payment changesA $25 increase in welfare payments will be cancelled out by new obligations for parents to return to work sooner and for longer hours, advocacy groups say.12 Aug 12:29 AM
LifestyleWhat about common courtesy?I saw a pregnant lady on the bus offer her seat to an elderly lady. Meanwhile, college teenagers were going about their conversations.05 Aug 01:36 AM
EntertainmentLorde gives back to Kiwi kidsLorde has expressed her support for a lunch delivery program that helps our most vulnerable Kiwi kids.20 Jul 11:00 AM
New ZealandStalling welfare rolls confirm slowing NZ economyWelfare rolls have increased for the first time in a June quarter since 2010, confirming other signs of that New Zealand's economic growth is slowing.17 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandState axed audits of its homesA long-term contract to inspect all state houses for potential risks to health and safety was axed the year before two Auckland tenants died last winter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAid programme brought a new challengeGeoffrey Pownall had thought his time with the Rotary Club was done.06 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWarning over 'sleazy' designerAn Australian model has issued a warning to women about a self-proclaimed fashion designer who allegedly groped, harassed and exploited models.18 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandWhat it's like living on Auckland's streetsWATCH: Why this Auckland couple purposefully abandoned their four-bedroom house in Auckland and took to the streets...and why they prefer this lifestyle.15 Jun 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Where is the justice?'A man abused as a ward of the state 25 years ago is incensed about the $12,000 compensation offer made to him, saying it feels 'like a kick in the guts'.10 Jun 03:15 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Warm homes' rhetoric cold comfort for tenantsJust over two years ago, Housing Minister Nick Smith announced that "this year" the Government was developing a housing warrant of fitness, writes Brian Rudman.09 Jun 09:57 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: Cold, harsh truth for so many kidsYou'd be surprised just how hard it is to find a family willing to let a Herald writer snoop around their home and ask all sorts of intrusive questions about their substandard living conditions, writes Peter Calder.09 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhy do we accept poor housing?Cold, damp housing is a significant issue facing children, with a paediatrician calling for more to be done to change the culture of accepting unfit houses.07 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do Kiwi kids go without?Children are more likely to be in material hardship relative to the rest of the population in New Zealand than in any European country.04 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandParity for clothing allowance - in 2018A bill aiming to give financial parity between the carers of foster children and children raised by their grandparents was passed in Parliament tonight but it wont take effect until 2018.03 Jun 11:35 AM
OpinionDaniel Toresen: The five simple steps to stopping stalkers in their tracksOne of New Zealand’s most experienced private investigators offers advice on how to deal with stalkers.27 May 11:32 PM
OpinionChild poverty fight needs planThe Government recognised in last week's Budget that the gap between market and benefit incomes has become too wide.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCYF in child abuse predictor trialsA mathematical model designed to predict children at risk of abuse will be trialled with data about children reported to Child, Youth and Family.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould all kids have free healthcare?The Children's Commissioner wants a rethink of universal services so more public spending can go to the neediest families.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand24 foster homes in 18 yearsAs a young boy, Daryl Brougham thought his name was Daryl Foster. He lived in at least 24 foster homes until the age of 18.18 May 05:00 PM
Aged careA tale of many New ZealandsSome regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.11 May 05:00 PM
