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'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'.

MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts

The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.

Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion

OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.

Minister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgages

Louise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.

'Unfit dive': Parnell lodge was last resort for homeless resident

Benjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.

NZ Rugby steps in to repay $3m Covid wage subsidies

Rugby's ruling body is looking to cut funding at provincial level by $3.6m over two years.

Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent

Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.

Building for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plans

Kāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.

'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim

The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.

MSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely

'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'

Work and Income’s lack of empathy sending people back to jail - criminologist

Suitable housing for those coming out of prison is paramount, the criminologist says.

State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent

Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.

'Final pay, don't delay!' Sacked ELE workers to Deloitte receivers in Queen St protest

Receivers 'well aware many ex-ELE workers experiencing financial and mental hardship'.

Vermin and stench: Some NZers living in ‘homes unfit for human occupation’

Agencies described rundown homes cluttered with rubbish and infested with vermin.

Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee

MSD should have sought permission from the court first.

Govt-contracted housing service provider declares $15.6m in revenue

Other income sources included rent payments and donations.