New ZealandMSD investigation inevitable, Turei saysGreen co-leader Metiria Turei says she is waiting for MSD to inform her of her debts.21 Jul 05:35 AM
New ZealandTurei: 'Of course I will pay back what I owe'Green Party MP Metiria Turei says she will pay back the money she owes Work and Income.20 Jul 11:08 AM
New ZealandMSD likely to look into Turei caseCo-leader Metiria Turei says she will pay money owed to WINZ if she is investigated.16 Jul 11:23 PM
OpinionIsaac Davison'Turei's confession risky but effective'COMMENT: Green co-leader Metiria Turei's confession carries legal and political risks.16 Jul 08:26 AM
New ZealandTurei admits she lied to keep benefitThe Green Party is promising the biggest changes to the welfare state in a generation.16 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandGreens to make major families announcementCan poverty be ended in New Zealand? The Greens want to try.15 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandSolo mum faces life on streets with 9 kidsThe large family are being evicted for overcrowding their friend's state house.14 Jul 06:19 PM
New Zealand'Sexist and racist' law punishing solo mumsThousands of solo parents are being penalised up to $200 for not naming the other parent.06 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandNCEA 'purgatory': Passed but no creditsAbout 21,000 people have passed NCEA exams but have no credits due to unpaid fees.28 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandSocial project boosts employmentAlmost 100 Kiwis have found jobs this year through an employment boosting programme.22 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland refugees seeking Sallies' helpSallies' foodbank feel pressure from families escaping Auckland's housing woes.20 Jun 06:00 PM
EducationWatch NZH Local Focus: WINZ job seekers clean up flood inundated farmsIt is a win for farmers and job seekers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandState house evictions double in AucklandRedevelopment and methamphetamine were two key reasons for evictions from state houses.08 Jun 07:02 AM
New ZealandTolley apologises to rape victimGreen MP Jan Logie: reasons women won't name a father are "none of the state's business."01 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandProtest erupts at National conferenceActivists attempted to break through police lines to where Bill English is speaking.14 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandPay delay for brother who gave his kidneyA man who donated his kidney to his brother will have to wait to recover his lost income10 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Toxic culture' leaves needy without benefitThe Government has refused to support a new free advocacy service for the poor.02 May 05:00 PM
PropertyThe 13-year-old with $11,000 in bankMary Holm column: Advice for a teen with 'extraordinary entrepreneurial skills'.14 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandTolley furious at Ministry privacy breachMeanwhile, a plan to require all NGOs to give up their private data has been criticised.06 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandBlindness bars top graduate from jobsTop marketing graduate Kyal Little is still looking for a job 18 months after graduating - because he hasn't yet found an employer 28 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandPolice: Beggars not being targetedPolice say it's not unusual for them to prosecute beggars who are asking for money but don't need it. The comment comes after a Hastings 21 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandQueue for social housing grows longerNearly 5000 people are now in the queue for social housing across the country.20 Jan 01:21 AM
Small BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Plea for better kindy funding in HamiltonParents take a win with free early childhood education, but Hamilton centres out of pocket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandMinistry guilty: Violence was 'inevitable'Prosecution prompted by double murder in Ashburton Winz office sees Ministry of Social Development convicted for failing to protect its staff.06 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandHazard of Winz office layout 'obvious'The Ministry of Social Development is awaiting sentencing on breach of health and safety legislation after the 2014 Ashburton Work and Income office killings.05 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandDisabled kids' allowance missing targetChild advocates call for access to be simplified20 Nov 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentYoui expects $350k fine for sale tacticsSouth African-owned insurer Youi NZ expects to pay a $350,000 fine for breaking the law with misleading sales tactics.28 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandAppeal date set for WINZ shooter TullyThe Court of Appeal has confirmed a hearing date next year for Work and Income double-killer Russell John Tully.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNew surveillance 'may scare off victims'Women's refuges, church agencies and other community groups will soon have to hand over their client details to the Government in 16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Am I any different to Trump?COMMENT: All political parties are determined to give me a benefit I don't need, what's the point of refusing?07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Winz can make you screamCOMMENT: Set up support networks and make sure that local addiction recovery services are available. If not, agitate for them.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum died, now kids face homelessnessOne month after their mother died of cancer, four Birkenhead children face becoming homeless on Saturday unless they can get a state house.03 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandInns full as homeless fill up motelsA homeless solo mother of three who was given a voucher for a motel room had to give one child to her parents because there was no space for all of them in the motel.27 Sep 07:15 PM
OpinionFear behind decision to keep dad's name secretCOMMENT: The rewrite of the Social Security Act is a good time to abolish the sanctions altogether.19 Sep 05:00 PM
