New ZealandState abuse survivor dies during lockdown, evidence read on behalfHe endured 'disgraceful' abuse at Lake Alice Hospital in his early teens in the 1970s.22 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandCautious approach to avoid 'work for the dole' schemeCarmel Sepuloni wants to prepare people for work - but doesn't want to make it compulsory.02 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandAccused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal informationMSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.19 Aug 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Very concerned': Oranga Tamariki newborn baby uplifts 'routine''Decisions were being made late, without expert advice... without whānau involvement.'06 Aug 04:22 AM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid's grim toll: NZ approaches unwanted milestoneDire economic conditions mean welfare numbers have peaked at historic levels.10 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: Family talk about the challenges of living in temporary accomodationKain Rongokea and partner Nikki Reynolds talk about the challenges of getting by in temporary accomodation with their young children. Video / Dean PurcellWatch10 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandMuller promises more welfare spending under a National GovernmentMuller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna today.14 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Variety's Warm Hearts winter appealVariety National Programme Manager Emma Bolwell on Variety's Warm Hearts winter appeal. To make a donation and provide a bed for a Kiwi kid this winter go to Variety.org.nz. Video / Dean PurcellWatch07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Neil Finn and Stevie Nicks pen song for Auckland's homelessAuckland City Mission has some high profile support for its centenary.29 May 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungThe best and worst: Rating our MPs under Covid 19David Seymour was one of the most impressive and David Parker one of the least.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're hidden': Jobless man one of many denied benefitA Canterbury man says he has been shocked to see the realities of NZ's welfare system.13 May 08:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council provides helping hand during pandemicA video of orangutans arriving at Auckland Zoo has provided some light relief.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe face of social need: Huge demand for food parcels and food grantsPeople have donated more than $1.7 million to the Salvation Army's Foodbank Project.23 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: At-risk families using lockdown 'to become a better family'There are challenges, and positive behaviour, in lockdown. Made with funding by NZ On Air.21 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAussie investors end life in rat race, boost Whanganui social housingThe couple never set out to become social housing providers, but say it's a "win-win".10 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandVirus could force 100,000 Kiwis to join benefit queue, many for the first time"Nobody is going to come out the other side without needing some support."05 Apr 03:30 AM
PoliticsCoronavirus support: $25/week for beneficiaries, help for working familiesPeople who have to self isolate but have run out of sick days will have costs covered.17 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandPM announces larger-than-usual increases for social welfare benefitsThe benefit increases are the largest since Bill English's one-off boost of $25 a week.24 Feb 05:17 AM
KahuBaby uplifts: Minister, opposition defend head of Oranga TamarikiThe Māori-led inquiry into the Government agency has called for a complete overhaul.03 Feb 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMike Hosking: Misery is a booming businessOn any social indicator you care to name the welfare business is running at full steam.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlatmates charged $150k after Work and Income say they are loversThey say they're flatmates. Work and Income says they're lovers. Now they owe $150k.23 Jan 04:28 PM
New ZealandSolo mum with four children one of thousands in emergency housingFigures reveal the Government spent nearly $50m on emergency housing in just three months.23 Jan 04:38 AM
KahuMāori babies five times more likely to be uplifted - reportIt's part of a review into how to keep more Māori babies in the care of their whānau.15 Jan 01:00 PM
KahuStigma stopping Māori women with violent partners seeking help - studyMāori women are three times more likely to be killed by a partner than non-Māori.04 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandBaby uplifts keeping Māori awake at night - surveyMedia coverage of the issues was like pulling a band-aid off an "already festering wound".26 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandThey say they're flatmates. Winz says otherwiseThey were two friends sharing a flat. But Work and Income thought otherwise.25 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandBeneficiaries penalised for falling in loveJacinda Ardern is being asked to drop penalties for beneficiaries who start relationships.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss on the report into the uplift of a Hastings baby in MayOranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss on the report into the uplift of a Hastings baby in May. Video / Derek ChengWatch07 Nov 04:14 AM
KahuDamning Oranga Tamariki review: Gaps in the work, poor consultation and relationshipsOranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss has offered an apology but the family has declined it07 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters says welfare staff 'covering their butts'Winston Peters tells court that partner Jan Trotman was with him at crucial meeting.05 Nov 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Bridges' tough-talk on benefit cheats and gangs all talk?Much of National's policy is 2017 revisited and time-worn rhetoric.30 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was a crime factory': Career criminal Arthur Taylor on being in state careArthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing28 Oct 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Setting us up to fail': Children's stark account of secure homesThe Children's Commissioner is calling for an end to "care and protection residences".06 Oct 04:00 PM
