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Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
Four key facts for thoughtful people when it comes to NZ poverty
OPINION: I'm a capitalist and I can see why investing to solve childhood poverty matters.
Why spending some time alone could be good for the soul
Findings from a new study challenge the notion that solitude makes lonely people.
Major family policy scrapped to give Winston his wish
National got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves
"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.
Influential child welfare advocate remembered
Lesley Webb wanted children to have the best upbringing possible.
‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared
Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.
What key issues is Whanganui facing ahead of the election?
Climate change resilience was an issue high on people's lists of concerns.
Hotel deemed unfit for homeless
Former Carisbrook Hotel will receive no more referrals until "notice to fix" is sorted.
Inside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland city
Te Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.
‘Lost the plot’: Act founder not voting for former party
The party's current leader isn't too fazed by the comments.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
Green Party looking to snare Labour's disaffected voters
Green Party members are assembling for their AGM in Auckland this weekend.
Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Why Muldoon had the right idea when it came to gangs
OPINION: But National's new policy sounds like Groundhog Day.
The silence of the wolves: Where's the response to the Greens' poverty plan?
Why such a deafening silence in the wake of the Greens' new tax policy?
MSD debt balloons to $2.4 billion, family debt rises 25 per cent in a year
Campaigner says Govt inquiry needed to reveal true extent of poverty in NZ.
Inflation takes away gains from Labour’s Working for Families package
Inflation is eating away at people's benefits.
Pensioner hoped for more focus on struggling superannuitants in Budget
Bill MacPherson happy with family announcements but feels pensioners missed out.
Focus Live: PM Hipkins addresses media in Christchurch
Watch Live: PM Chris Hipkins and Megan Woods address media after opening new Kainga Ora houses in Riccarton, Christchurch. Video / George Heard
John Gascoigne: France and New Zealand - a tale of two pension schemes
Opinion: French cities have lit up with protests at changes and refocused interest here.
Child poverty not improving, still 120,000 in material hardship
Statistics show gradual declines on most measures but campaigners say still too high.
Record numbers move off benefits into work
Ministry of Social Development says result is 'better than expected'.
'Racist' post against Asian builders, major benefit boost & new poll favours Labour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 March, 2023
Influencer called out over comments about Asian builders, criticism mounts on the Government’s welfare boost and how the country’s tracking 28 days on from Cyclone Gabrielle in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
FamilyBoost package will benefit Māori, says Reti
Dr Shane Reti says National's family support package will aid Māori most.
Man denied lamb leftovers hits support worker in head
Angry lunch guest assaults support worker when denied leftover lamb.
Focus: Luxon speaks to media after unveiling affordable childcare plan
Leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis spoke to media the day after announcing National's affordable childcare plan. Video / NZ Herald
Landslide destroys Auckland home, storm of hardship expected & sea sponge crisis | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 February, 2023
Dramatic rescue as house collapses in a landslide, what to expect weather-wise as the clean-up begins and marine heatwave blamed for mass sponge die-off in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Oranga Tamariki not meeting minimal standards for children in care - report
Reports show there is no significant improvements for children in state care.
Auckland floods: Rough sleepers on the frontlines
Most vulnerable are on the streets with worst of the weather.