New ZealandAction group: GST-free produce a 'sad' saving for familiesRemoving GST won't help families enough, says the Child Poverty Action Group.13 Aug 11:02 PM
PoliticsCyclone Gabrielle: National’s Christopher Luxon slams criminals, opposes ‘flood tax’Christopher Luxon has hit out at the Government for downplaying crime fears.21 Feb 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Bleak picture': Shocking stats for Kiwi preschoolers linked to child povertyReport showed a 'stark intersection between poverty and preventable childhood illness'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCost of living: Fruit pickers spend a day's pay to drive to workAnti-poverty groups have seven big requests from Govt in this month's Budget.01 May 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Things are grim': Soaring costs pushing more Kiwis into hardship - advocatesChanges to benefits and Working for Families suggested to soften blow of inflation.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBenefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group saysBenefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.28 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Very limited progress' on child poverty as key targets not met"Not going backwards is not good enough for our tamariki."23 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Escalation of poverty' in pandemic linked to jobs, living costs'If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap.'02 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand18,000 more children in poverty since lockdown - reportMāori and Pasifika have borne the brunt of Government inaction, experts say.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for increased income for low or non-wagedPoll of 40 agencies finds consistent backing for boosting income support to the needy.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Children cannot wait': Government slammed for 'unjustifiably slow' welfare reformChild advocates say there is 'immediate, severe need, and children cannot wait'.29 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Help the kids, hit the landlordsIt makes no sense that property investors can deduct all their interest costs.20 Nov 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why 2023 must set the benchmark for child povertyOPINION: Child poverty is our national disgrace, writes Cecilia Robinson.12 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 predicted to make child poverty worseChild poverty trends suggest a need for the "transformational" policies promised in 2017.09 Oct 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: What's the plan for welfare and child poverty? Policies comparedLabour is offering the carrot, National the stick, and other parties want a new approach.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilestone of 26 weeks' paid parental leave has been reached - so what's next?Campaigners now want higher weekly payments and more flexibility for partners.30 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKathryn's story: Child homicide, fraud, and an insurmountable debtKathryn died in September with a fraud conviction and a $117,000 debt hanging over her.22 Jan 11:16 PM
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 ZealandLeft behind: School survey finds gulf in kids' internet access at homeA survey has found a huge digital divide between schoolchildren in rich and poor areas.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig schools vow to fight loss of schools' powersSchool boards glad to lose "compliance" role so they can focus on students.07 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandComment: Let's not forget another September anniversaryWe were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCritics on review team point to big shake-up for schoolsTaskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.04 Apr 04:20 AM
KahuTerry Sarten: It's not where we are - it's how we get thereNational MP's bill to change school decile system missing the point02 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandHardship grants at record highsChild Poverty Action Group says the National Party "methodically" reduced welfare.16 Dec 07:56 PM
New ZealandPlea for cross-party talks to end child povertyUrgent cross-party talks are needed to help end child poverty, group says.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan Jacinda end child poverty?Jacinda Ardern wants to reduce child poverty. Simon Collins explores how she can do it.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMalnutrition puts more children into hospitalMalnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour package 'oil' for the economyA boost for the poor is a boost for everyone, says a social service provider.11 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandMany spending demands on the same surplusSteven Joyce says throwing money at a problem is not necessarily the answer.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCombating child poverty key to mental healthPoor nutrition and inadequate housing put children at risk of mental health problems.17 May 09:34 PM
New ZealandParents dump holiday kids at librariesWarning for parents amid cases of children being left alone: 'We're not a daycare.'24 Apr 06:24 AM
New ZealandDisabled kids' allowance missing targetChild advocates call for access to be simplified20 Nov 05:00 PM
