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Married grandmother stole $245k over 15 years while claiming to be solo mum
Rowena Price was overpaid $245,715 during 15 years after fraudulently claiming benefits.
Stand in the corner for 3 weeks - child punished for 'peeking at birthday gift'
Social workers should talk one-on-one with a child, away from their foster carers.
Serial rapist cites childhood of abuse in failed court bid
"Signature" offending seen in abductions of three different women for sex.
Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
Budget 2022: Nearly $1b to disability sectors and changes to benefits
Benefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.
Focus: Ranui Caravan Park residents building a vibrant and thriving community
Pete Dehar stacks food for the park's pata kai (store house) for neighbours and locals to grab. Video / Michael Craig
How a man's lonely death led to housing for the elderly homeless
Elderly man found four days after he died.
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Do you have more money from today? Benefits, super, student allowances increase
Low-income earners get some relief, with a raft of income support measures kicking in.
Editorial: Minimum wage, benefit increases - the joke is on the Government
OPINION: Our editorial on increases in main benefit rates and minimum wage from today.
John Tamihere: You cry separatism? Try being Māori
OPINION: "Why take my money, spend it for me, fail me, then tell me I'm a failure?"
'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many
Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
Shane Te Pou: Why we should get behind the Social Unemployment Insurance scheme
OPINION: Grant Robertson's plan represents a vast improvement over what we have now.
'There's always hope': Year from hell can't crush suburb's spirit
The community's heart beats strong, leaders say.
Welfare debts pushing thousands into 'poverty trap'
Punitive charges and interest penalties force thousands into debt trap.
Govt finalises huge expansion of social safety net, funded by tax hike
Government will shortly announce one of the biggest expansions of the social safety net.
Covid-19: Expected rush of unemployment benefit applications from unvaccinated workers
A range of support is available with roles impacted by Public Health Orders.
Wellington vs. Auckland: New study reveals which city is less stressful
Feeling stressed? The city you live in could be contributing.
Chlöe Swarbrick: NZ paying Covid price for unfairly tilted system
Covid erupting among political have-nots was tipping point for managing pandemic in NZ.
More than two thirds of the children who died in state care since 2017 were Māori
Out of the children who died, 23 were Māori.
'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state care
Woman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.
Poorest Kiwis owe $4 billion to Government, with no end in sight
The poorest New Zealanders owe nearly $4 billion to the Government.
National: Flexi-wage jobs scheme off-track as benefit numbers rise
Since the latest lockdown began the number of those on Jobseeker has risen more than 8000.
'Change must come': Mixed views on Oranga Tamariki shake-up
Te Pāti Māori is threatening another hīkoi if the agency does not change its act fast.
'By Māori, for Māori' expected from Oranga Tamariki review
Big changes expected following a review into the agency being published today.
Opinion | Welfare doled out with cruelty and inhumanity
OPINION: Anna Casey-Cox writes welfare provision in New Zealand lacks a heart.
Delta outbreak: Govt pumps $10m more into food parcels, essential items
More than $69 million has provided to support providers and community organisations.
Don't retire poor: How to avoid hardship in your twilight years
Time is power when investing and people need to take control of their own retirement
'Every day it's increasing': Demand for food parcels skyrockets in lockdown
"For most, lockdown is an inconvenience, but for those doing it tough, it's desperate."
Lockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdown
The owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.
Isolating families struggle to access food
Households forced to self-isolate are going hungry as no one is allowed to leave.
Labour's Sir Michael Cullen dies at 76
Michael Cullen's parliamentary career began in 1981 and ended in 2009.