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Budget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debt
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.
Local business fuels learning and play
Students at a Taupō school receive daily hot lunches and sports equipment from Pita Pit.
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
The 'relentless' rise of P in New Zealand: 'This is becoming a plague'
Meth-related offending has now overtaken cannabis in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Morse Gang give back on national tour
Rap band walk the talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
State of the Nation report reveals Kiwi struggle
Kiwis suffer with rising rents and stagnated incomes.
Local Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on children
Kids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hard times to be homeless and female
Hamilton woman reveals hard truths about being homeless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Life on the street: The grim reality of being homeless
Homeless can be hard to help when constantly relocated. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Growing vegetables is easy, but also hard
The art of growing your own produce. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lonely life and death of Daniel Bindner
He walked the streets and slept where he could shelter. Public spaces were his home and lots of people looked at him - but few actually saw him.