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
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
