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
New ZealandThousands sign up for Jobseeker benefit; data points to more job lossesOver 2000 more people went on the Jobseeker benefit in May.09 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandHamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more plannedOf Waikato's 582 new social homes being built this year, 520 of them are in Hamilton City.09 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealand tourist tragically killed in a California robbery, the Government’s plans for the housing market and voting to open in the UK.Watch03 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandBoot camp blueprint causing Defence staff serious distressThe six-week Limited Service Volunteer programme is causing distress, say MSD.30 Jun 08:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt budget cuts mean we're now forced to turn hungry people away - Auckland City MissionerOPINION: My dream is for a country where everyone can readily get the food they need.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACCFinal decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.25 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandTauranga Winz centre to close for 12 weeksCentre is closing for essential upgrade work.25 Jun 12:20 AM
PoliticsNew requirement for job seeker beneficiaries kicks inRule change part of Govt's plan to reduce number of people getting dole payments.24 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe $2b social housing cliff no one is talking aboutThe social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te Pāti Māori's self-referral for a police investigation forces Government's handOPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.10 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandMore than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegallyIssues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHead of MSD in Hawke's Bay says King's Birthday honour is recognition for her teamKaren Bartlett has spent more than 40 years working for the public.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMSD owed billions as families spiral into ‘crippling’ debtMSD data shows the amount of debt owed is $2.61 billion as of March 31, 2024.28 May 10:57 PM
New Zealand800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOCMSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.23 May 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAlleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next yearWage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.23 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat the Kāinga Ora report means for Rotorua and the hundreds of planned home buildsThere are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.22 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandMore people ‘drowning in debt’ as cost of living crisis bitesWhile incomes increased last year, they were "cancelled out" by the cost of living crisis.16 May 10:40 PM
New Zealand'They treat everyone like trash': MSD receives almost 5000 complaints about staff in two yearsPeople seeking support from Work and Income say MSD staff lack compassion.12 May 04:50 AM
New Zealand‘Busier than we’ve ever been’: Government pulls funding for budgeting serviceIt's understood other budgeting providers across the country have also been cut.07 May 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sectorWorkers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.02 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocksThe mayor and MP say they are disappointed by the housing ministry's move.17 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansionOPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.08 Apr 05:00 PM
