New ZealandWoman mistakenly declined benefit as carer for son with celiac disease and diabetesThe ministry did not consider medical advice for the boy's life-threatening condition.13 Apr 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgraceful': Anger as fuel crisis support skips beneficiariesAbout 140,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s KiwiSaver move is good, now raise the Super age27 Nov 05:24 PM
PremiumPoliticsGovt's parent-income welfare gateway for teenagers blasted by officials 25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpportunity Party names fifth leader in its decade existence to lead it to next election15 Nov 11:30 PM
WellingtonGovt offers $1000 bonus to keep young Kiwis off dole, as date set to cut service for teensParents earning $65,529-plus will have to support their unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds05 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling householdsThe Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longerAdvice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers lookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.29 Jul 07:14 PM
WorldUK Labour Party suspends MPs who led welfare reforms rebellionMPs say they were representing their constituents in opposing cuts to disability benefits.16 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandHealthy Homes to golden visas: How Govt’s July 1 changes could affect youRental properties must comply with Healthy Homes standards by July 1.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWDr Bonnie Robinson talks about benefit sanctionsDr Bonnie Robinson talks with Ryan Bridge about benefit sanctions. Video / Herald NowWatch25 May 08:12 PM
New ZealandPay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandFrustrations over having to re-prove permanent disabilities People with permanent disabilities are having to prove their condition multiple times.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMore Jobseekers than when coalition Govt took officeThere's also been a sharp increase in sanctions being issued.18 Apr 03:00 AM
PoliticsNumber of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ townsThe minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statisticOPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘More than just a meal’: Woman fights for kai costs to be covered at husband’s tangiAuthority rules in her favour saying kai is an 'ordinary and integral' part of a tangi.07 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCritics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctionsSome job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.03 Feb 02:28 AM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News UpdateCultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 06:14 PM
PoliticsMSD ‘concerned’ one-in-four beneficiaries getting paid wrongThe minister admitted it was 'challenging'.04 Dec 12:55 AM
KahuChildren in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this ChristmasKataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.03 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandRecord benefit number sparks unemployment warningJust over 6% of the population, or 204,765, were on Jobseeker Support in September.21 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandNumber of benefits cut more than doubles in a yearMissed appointments and failing to prepare for work have contributed to the cuts.18 Oct 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Sanctions have done nothing': Jobseekers say they struggle under traffic light pressureYoung people on the benefit say they're barely surviving as they struggle to find work.17 Oct 07:52 AM
PoliticsEarly data shows most beneficiaries with obligations meeting requirementsAlmost 6000 have received red or orange warnings.16 Oct 12:25 AM
