People said they do not currently receive enough income to live with dignity.

All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.

World Vision's director said people's reactions to the stunt weren't strong enough.

It was revealed last year the Ministry were using fictitious names on their decisions.

Annasophia Calman wants her book about state care to help others dealing with abuse.

"Like all mums on a tight budget I lose sleep. I lose my appetite."

COMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.

Winston Peters accuses Simon Bridges of taking a "puritanical" view on welfare sanctions.

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

New Families Package means $4000 a year and more time with new baby.

The Government's much-vaunted package expected to lift 64,000 children out of poverty.

Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.

COMMENT: Tax Working Group has been told to aim for fairness - a near-impossible task

COMMENT: The Government's review of social welfare could mean a universal basic income.

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.

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.

COMMENT: Govt will have a challenging task to stitch up the frayed welfare safety net.

COMMENT: Companies should not be able to bid for contracts by lowering wages.

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.