New Zealand'Positive signs' despite dole numbers rising, says BennettWhile the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.11 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandCYF staff told: You are minister's servantsA CYF's manager regrets telling staff they are Paula Bennett's "servants". "The servant knows their place", the manager wrote.08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has 'intergeneration problem' with child abuseA study indicates 70 per cent of parents who abuse their children were abused themselves.03 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandBoot camps offer hope to 'unexploded time-bombs'Forty places will be available to serious young offenders in the Government's radical military-style boot camps. Details were revealed today.26 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandJob Ops gives young man vital first jobDerwin Randle has spent two years studying hospitality, tourism and culinary art. But right now he's glad to have a minimum-wage job in a factory.20 Aug 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Welfare mums' privacy investigation confirmedThe Privacy Commissioner will investigate Social Development Minister Paula Bennett after the release of details of two mothers' incomes.11 Aug 12:39 AM
New ZealandBennett to apologise if complaint upheldPaula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.01 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Blame system, not DBPersIn the jelly wrestling match that was Bennett versus the beneficiaries this week, I think Bennett gets the honours.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBennett says she'll look into loan ideaPaula Bennett has asked her officials to look into setting up a loan to help solo parents cover their extra study costs. 29 Jul 04:00 PM
