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Bennett: Backstop has become a beast

The cost of parenthood

The Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.

Data-match loophole let fraudster get benefit

Pensioner sends $9300 refund

Child identity theft 'repugnant'

Benefits, superannuation payments to rise

Fran O'Sullivan: Bennett knows about life on Struggle St

Mother of four jailed over $51,000 benefit fraud

Inside story: How they let a little girl down

Turia: We are in a better position this time around

Benefit cheat continues long-distance taunting

Benefit cheat taunts minister

A welfare fraudster who travelled the world for two years courtesy of the taxpayer has taunted Social Development Minister Paula Bennett in an online video. And Peter Freedom says he will upload four more.

Lindsay Mitchell: Labour welfare policy a sham

Labour promises more cash for Women's Refuge

Brian Gaynor: Costing the benefits shows we're sinking

Paul Little: Bennett's reforms leave kids out in cold