Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
PremiumNew ZealandJustice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution''There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'25 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Move-on orders are a temporary fix, not a long-term answerOPINION: The Government's move has the potential to cause more problems than it solves.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Army initiative to incorporate Māori cultural interests is to be commended23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?23 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Issue is Chuck and Mary's once-in-lifetime trip': PM says begging crackdown for tourist safety22 Feb 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni students22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'21 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniforms04 Feb 06:24 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier coffee entrepreneur leads tree project to cut poverty in Timor-LesteDoubling yields could cut poverty for coffee-growing households from 50% to 28%.21 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFree festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānauChristmas Day community events will ensure no one is lonely or hungry at Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteady incomes, empty cupboards: What 'surprised' mayor during foodbank visitMayor Mahé Drysdale said the visit underlined the need for affordable housing in Tauranga.11 Dec 11:03 PM
WorldChild bride, now 25, spared from death sentence The victim's family 'forgave' the woman, who married at 12, after blood money was paid.09 Dec 05:22 PM
WorldWave of killings: Third Peruvian journalist slain amid rising gang violenceFernando Nunez was a Kamila TV reporter known for probing city corruption.08 Dec 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hottest trophy site in Ponsonby': Top emergency housing provider sells $6m in motels as Govt grants dipThe 17-bedroom property valued at $4m is the second an Auckland couple have sold in 2025.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Spring in our step': Foodbank appeal donations top $20k in first weekDonations hit $22,024.63 in the first week, nearly doubling last year's start.22 Nov 11:10 PM
BusinessKiwi households earning more than $200k seeking help from budgeting servicesAn Auckland-based financial mentor says nobody is immune to the cost-of-living crisis.17 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandGovt performance rating hits record low in latest Ipsos surveyNearly half of respondents rated government performance between zero and three.16 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt is too focused on the elite's fine diningThe Government is spending $6.3m to promote our top restaurants overseas.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Poverty porn’: Letele accuses Westpac of using foodbank to show off volunteer visitThe social activist says he felt his BBM charity was being used for online promotion.12 Nov 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We should be doing more to tackle meth problemOPINION: Our meth problem is a sign of failing policies.10 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTrump administration wins temporary Supreme Court stay on benefits orderAbout 42 million Americans rely on the Snap payments frozen amid legal wrangling.08 Nov 06:45 AM
WorldJudge sets deadline for Trump administration to release full SNAP benefitsNearly 42 million Americans risked missing food aid after November 1 lapses.06 Nov 11:13 PM
PoliticsGovt plans to ban homelessness? Separating fact from fiction as rumours swirlA move-on order may still make it to Cabinet but likely as part of a wider package. 06 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandState of the Nation: Is New Zealand broken – or just bruised?Our online video series The Elephant tackles the controversial topics we often avoid.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | Is New Zealand Broken?To former refugees, it is still “the land of opportunity,” but not so for the 70,000 New Zealanders who have left the country in the past year searching for a better life.Watch05 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldMore than three million Aussies going hungryAlmost half of renters and most Australians with a disability reported hunger.04 Nov 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Desperation out there': Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spikeA record number of Kiwis are dipping into their KiwiSaver amid cost-of-living pressures.02 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS shutdown deepens as food aid, health programmes near collapseAirports in New York face delays of more than three hours as staff shortages bite.31 Oct 08:51 PM
