New ZealandChildren as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slavesSocial worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.18 May 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'Disruptive' change: Andy Coster’s new role in reshaping social sector fundingAndy Coster says his agency will not manage the new social investment fund for long. 16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAndy Coster talks about the new social investment fundSocial Investment Agency boss Andy Coster has responsibility for a new $190 million fund to tackle social problems. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMSD office in lockdown after new threat, police on siteLast week, a man fired a gun at someone at the Ministry of Social Development’s office.14 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Smoke fills Auckland shopping centre as fire breaks out in govt officesPolice have cordoned off carpark, and shopkeepers have been told to close their doors. 07 May 08:16 PM
New ZealandGun allegedly fired in MSD office, man chargedNo one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.06 May 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concernsSanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.05 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It is time to remove the weeds from our ministerial portfoliosOPINION: A leaner Cabinet could sharpen NZ's focus on key issues.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMan used fake passport to swindle nearly $1m in Covid wage subsidy fraudThe case is believed to be the largest scam of its kind.28 Apr 05:30 AM
New Zealand'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workersOf Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: MMP system failing to serve NZ's majorityOPINION: Critics argue MMP leads to disproportionate influence by fringe parties.26 Apr 02:00 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
New Zealand‘Treated like a dog’: 13-year-old girl trafficked and enslaved in NZShe had 35 injuries, was underweight, with poor hygiene and head lice.13 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
BusinessRevealed: The Jobseeker on a benefit for 40 yearsData reveals the longest period current beneficiaries have been receiving support.04 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora staff ‘crying in office’ over ‘horrendous’ restructureKāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.03 Apr 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public serviceOPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.29 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Navigating parental leave - financial tips for new parentsThe financial fishhooks in parental leave policy.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very vulnerable’: Calls for govt help as homelessness surges 53%Support agencies see increased demand; emergency housing numbers have dropped.09 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four catsThe man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.04 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war gamesOPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noiseHe said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.22 Feb 11:00 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 Zealand400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year highSuzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.05 Feb 07:34 AM
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 Zealand'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.16 Jan 07:00 PM
