New ZealandPolice move to seize land and cash related to alleged $2m Winz fraudThe men, who are linked to an Auckland furniture company, haven't been arrested.03 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandRecord benefit number sparks unemployment warningJust over 6% of the population, or 204,765, were on Jobseeker Support in September.21 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandNumber of benefits cut more than doubles in a yearMissed appointments and failing to prepare for work have contributed to the cuts.18 Oct 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Sanctions have done nothing': Jobseekers say they struggle under traffic light pressureYoung people on the benefit say they're barely surviving as they struggle to find work.17 Oct 07:52 AM
Politics‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiariesMSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Demeaning': Mum relying on donations for son's life saving monitorA $3000 life-saving epilepsy monitor has been funded by The Den Maungaturoto.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew social housing development underway in Raumati BeachTwenty-six homes will be built.26 Sep 02:13 AM
PoliticsAbuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'23 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11kThe Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in stormTenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.Watch10 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandMSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenantsEmerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.04 Sep 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What happens when the news moves on?OPINION: Ten years after a tragedy that rocked a town, the impact is everlasting.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds likely to be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housingAbout 200 whānau who are unaccounted for are probably sleeping in cars, garages.29 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandParents of disabled kids ‘horrified’ at residential care restrictions after funding freezeThe Government says it's a temporary measure and that there's capacity in the system.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.23 Aug 04:23 AM
Employment'I've been betrayed': Benefit cut after one missed appointmentA former public servant lost all his JobSeeker allowance after missing one appointment.20 Aug 09:23 PM
KahuSo much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'20 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Disabled community alone, anxious after Whaikaha 'gouging'OPINION: For years disabled people have had little choice and control over their lives.19 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChanges to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.18 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuConcerns support for disabled Māori and Pasifika people could 'slip away again'Fears due to Govt's planned restructure of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.18 Aug 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Lord have mercy': Blind man asked for driver licence for IDExperience at ministry office has man worried about changes to disability services.16 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu OraThousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.15 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprintOPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.14 Aug 11:33 PM
PoliticsBenefit traffic light system: What you need to knowGovernment announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.13 Aug 06:28 AM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a jobOPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly emotional': Victim welcomes Abuse in Care report 40yrs after trauma'There are very senior people who need to hang their heads in shame for their conduct.'24 Jul 07:49 AM
New Zealand'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuitFormer members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.22 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandThe benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after allHer children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.19 Jul 06:00 AM
