New ZealandHow the new system will workThe new child protection system will bring teachers, doctors and social services together to protect each of New Zealand's 20,000 to 30,000 most vulnerable children.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes school-food aidFood programmes for hungry Kiwi schoolchildren may soon get a boost from the Government to top off an overwhelming public response to recent media appeals.05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen welfare hard, some sayTeens among the first "guinea pigs" for a new money management system for welfare say they get enough for food - but not for transport, baby supplies and medical costs.20 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'The jobs just are not there'Jack Daylight came to protest against welfare reform because he wants a job. He was arrested yesterday outside the Ministry of Social Development's office in Auckland.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-MP arrested at protestFormer MP Sue Bradford and four others will appear in court on Friday after a protest action at the Ministry of Social Development's Auckland regional office today.18 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandHuffing deaths: 'A real grey area'Ministers agree a cross-party approach to address the issue of deaths from sniffing butane-based solvents is needed, but are passing the buck on who should lead it.14 Sep 06:06 AM
OpinionNats starting to look 'plain nasty'Toby Manhire says slash a parent's benefit and you hurt their children - children who, chances are, already have it extremely tough. To argue otherwise is fantasyland.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHuffing deaths: 'A lost generation'The Government has done nothing to stop a "lost generation" of youths from killing themselves by sniffing butane-based solvents, the Chief Coroner says.13 Sep 03:40 AM
OpinionEditorial: Compulsory pre-school a boon for allEditorial: Early education has not been a priority for this Government. But having made it compulsory for beneficiaries National will find it hard to argue against wider compulsion.12 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBennett out-nannies LabourDr Andrew Cardow says Paula Bennett appears to be working under the belief that beneficiaries do not have the wherewithal to decide what is best for their children.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand$78b for a lifetime of benefits - reportA new report shows all people who were receiving a benefit from June last year would cost a total of $78 billion over their life-times if they stayed on a benefit.12 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandFear over beneficiary child changesEarly childhood experts are in shock after a government decision to make education compulsory from the age of 3 for children of welfare beneficiaries.11 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBreakfast is not too much to askEditorial: A simple breakfast is not much to ask and should be provided for all children who need it. But if it is to be public funded, the food should be distributed by agencies that know a community.10 Sep 05:28 PM
New ZealandBennett's new benefit drug-test rulesDrug testing of beneficiaries will come into force next year, with penalties for those who fail tests.27 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandSubstance abuse claims soarDrug counsellor says it's easier to claim addiction than to get a job.04 Aug 05:30 PM
