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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'How the hell are we supposed to live?' Pensioners' rents soar 40 per cent"By doing this ... many will be paying upwards of 50 per cent of their pension in rent."31 Jul 12:00 AM
PoliticsAct wants checks on gang members' benefitsStudies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudicial review heard over coronial inquest into death of Wendy ShoebridgeThe High Court Justice has reserved his decision.19 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandBenefit numbers fall for second quarter in rowHowever, job support numbers are still 20 per cent higher than the start of the pandemic.14 Jul 10:34 PM
New ZealandGovernment contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housingMotels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.30 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessWage subsidy: Ministry faces legal action over lack of enforcementMore than $13 billion was paid through the wage subsidy scheme.30 Jun 08:10 AM
New Zealand280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'22 Jun 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dead money': $400k per week emergency housing price tagThe latest numbers show millions being poured into the Bay of Plenty housing crisis.18 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice: Rising concern over crime in emergency housing'Increased public unease about housing special needs persons and families in motels.'14 Jun 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears tourism will die in Rotorua if housing crisis left to growAre visitors missing out on beds because the homeless are taking them?11 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Out of that place, monsters came': Search for justice over New Zealand's 'Alcatraz'The quest for justice from a boot camp that made murderers out of troubled teens.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid developmentUrban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuLive blog: Budget updates and the best memes and tweetsThe Government has just announced its new Budget — but what does it actually mean for you?20 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment to review migrant women's charity ShaktiMinistry launches independent review after whistleblowers claim systemic problems.19 May 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MPThe Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.13 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt spends $300k on My Food Bag for beneficiaries and food banksThe Greens have been critical of the scheme, saying the Govt should just raise benefits.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Have billions been incorrectly paid out in wage subsidy scheme?OPINION: It has huge financial consequences for the state, and public trust in Government.12 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandBiggest supplier of Govt emergency housing goes into liquidationSilverfern Property Services received $14.7 million from the Government.07 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandOfficials collect no data on crime at emergency housingNo central recording of family harm, crime or social disorder at emergency housing.06 May 06:50 PM
New ZealandGovt spends $5.5m on IT to charge for emergency motel staysPeople in emergency accommodation now charged 25 per cent of their income towards costs.03 May 07:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Govt leaving taxpayers in the cold over emergency housingOPINION: At the very least, taxpayers deserve to know their money's being spent wisely.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVitamin D: How important is it for babies?Low levels of the vitamin can cause respiratory illnesses.25 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing: Woman beaten unconscious, children being 'put at risk'Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge.20 Apr 07:01 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters' superannuation overpayment case back in courtFormer politician arguing against High Court judge's decision in Court of Appeal.19 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing 'not a safe environment' - localsThe Government is now spending $1 million a day on emergency and transitional housing.18 Apr 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'She can breathe better now': Mum elated at 'warm and dry' homeHer 6-year-old daughter developed lung disease and asthma at their previous state home.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāti Hine leader rejects 'problematic' offer on homelessIt is up to the marae if they want to temporarily house the homeless in Northland.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant says MSD cut support to keep benefit numbers down'It's become like a battle of attrition,' he says of MSD's emergency benefit programme.21 Mar 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool lunches feed pensioners in lockdown"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."17 Feb 03:18 AM
EmploymentPublic sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in WellingtonIn the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.16 Feb 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeneficiaries in seasonal work set to keep more moneyBeneficiaries given greater incentive to work - will it sooth seasonal worker shortage?15 Feb 04:00 PM