New ZealandHousing NZ buys South Auckland motelHousing NZ has bought a motel to help meet the area's housing shortage - but the existing residents will have to move out to make room for the homeless.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne-night-stand penalty may be wipedA brief liaison with a man she didn't know cost a young Auckland woman $28 a week off her benefit for two years.14 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandJudge: WINZ must make offices saferThe Ministry of Social Development may have to pay millions to make Work and Income offices safer for staff.11 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandBachelorette's $20,000 theftA convicted fraudster and "bachelorette" who hoped to steal Art Green's heart has admitted ripping off taxpayers for more than $20,000.16 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandPregnant mum told to work as beekeeperA new study by Victoria University student Alicia Sudden says Work and Income is pushing many beneficiaries into jobs that don't last.10 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandMore than $120m advance benefit paymentsBeneficiaries received more than $120 million in advance benefit payments last year for essential costs such as schooling and health care.25 Jul 03:51 AM
KahuMinistry defends funding decisionThe Ministry of Health has defended its stance on refusing to fund a Maori safe-sleeping device.14 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessSome state housing tenants to be moved outAt least 2 per cent of Housing New Zealand tenants are not eligible to live in a state house.10 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandUnemployment drops in AucklandUnemployment benefit rolls have dropped to a seven-year low in Auckland, but are now rising again in 10 of New Zealand's 14 other regions.15 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandFraud concerns over anti-violence agencyA highly regarded Pacific anti-violence agency has been closed down amidst concerns about using taxpayers' money to fund an ambition to "go global".14 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandEffort to end homelessnessHidden homelessness campaigners are scratching out messages of housing desperation the old-school way.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandA child abuse solution beyond CYFFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWider cover for sex registerAll sex offenders and certain high-risk violent criminals could be included on a register being set up to cover child-sex offenders.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCYF staffer had sex with teenagerA staffer working for Child, Youth and Family started a sexual relationship with a boy in the teen unit where she worked.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just get it all the time'A bouncer who was told she was "worthless" and threatened with gang action from two WINZ workers says dealing with verbally abusive customers has become commonplace.21 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandWinz pair forgiven over racist abuseBut bar owner says the two Ministry of Social Development workers who abused his staff won't be welcome back.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandData-share may have saved life - TolleyBetter sharing of information between state agencies may have prevented the death of a child in a poorly-maintained state house, says Social Development Minister Anne Tolley.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Where is the justice?'A man abused as a ward of the state 25 years ago is incensed about the $12,000 compensation offer made to him, saying it feels 'like a kick in the guts'.10 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan calls for extended care of stateTupua Urlich was just 17 when the state ended its care for him.09 Jun 10:11 PM
New ZealandGovt's $360k pay TV billA spend of more than $360,000 on pay television subscriptions by Government departments has been criticised by Labour.08 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandAid agency funds to be tightenedSome agencies are expected to close in a radical revamp of social service funding unveiled by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncome-related rent subsidies increaseAn extra 3000 tenants will be entitled to the income-related rent subsidy under changes outlined in the Budget.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncome gap widened faster in NZ - OECDThe income gap between children and the elderly has widened faster in New Zealand than in other developed countries during the recent recession, a new report shows.21 May 09:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track settlements for victimsMore than 860 victims who were abused while in state care have been given the option of a fast-track settlement.07 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandBoy got sick to avoid daycareHine felt the centre was not a good fit for her son, and that they didn't understand her culture. Her boy would cry every day when she dropped him off.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChange drives anti-rape leader outSexual violence survivor advocate Dr Kim McGregor has resigned from the agency because its board has decided to narrow its focus.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreschool ID numbers concernPressure to broaden the use of identification numbers attached to preschoolers has concerned the Privacy Commissioner.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum can't afford medicineAn 8-year-old Manurewa boy is one of 11,000 disabled children to lose a welfare benefit, even though his asthma is so bad that he missed one in every four school days.19 Mar 06:08 AM
OpinionAnthony Russell: Winz charges signal path for WorksafeThe tragic events in the Winz office in Ashburton last September have resulted in action before the Courts. The obvious being the alleged offender facing multiple criminal charges, including murder.12 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandWinz shooting: payouts on cardsVictims of the Ashburton Winz shooting and their families could be in line to receive payouts after one Crown agency prosecuted another.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew state houses - minus the viewIf you want a state house with a view, forget it. Beautiful views are banned in a draft new Government policy. Double garages and decks are out, too.27 Feb 04:00 PM
