New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.06 Apr 04:53 PM
PoliticsHalf of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief packageThe tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.26 Mar 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgraceful': Anger as fuel crisis support skips beneficiariesAbout 140,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsGovt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?24 Mar 11:19 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: How Fitch warning, war jitters and weak GDP collide for NZ24 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The rainy day is here': Why pressure is on Govt to go further on fuel pain24 Mar 04:23 AM
PremiumPersonal FinanceMajority of Kiwis embarrassed to admit debt struggles as awareness week launches23 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Vicious cycle’: Study finds multiple illnesses compounding Māori health inequities20 Mar 08:09 AM
New ZealandDave Letele: 'Wave of crime coming' if Kiwis don't receive support with fuel prices17 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandBuy now, pay later debt driving more families to food banks and mentorsFinCap says people are seeking help from January, not just a February rush.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hungry New Zealanders face food insecurity for the first timeOPINION: Inflation and the cost of living continue to be the top issues for Kiwis.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’Officials warned move-on orders could add up to 800 extra court cases a year.13 Mar 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Gone through the roof': Hamilton foodbank faces food parcel cap amid soaring demandWorking couples and homeowners now make up about 43% of those seeking help.12 Mar 04:00 AM
Wellington'Pretty grim': 1 in 3 NZ households struggling with food, report findsThe report found 68% of food-insecure households only started struggling in the past year.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless onThe law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.01 Mar 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Army initiative to incorporate Māori cultural interests is to be commendedOPINION: The Army's Māori cultural move should not be not dismissed as "inappropriate".23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?Advocates say Housing First proves long-term homes cut homelessness and costs.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Issue is Chuck and Mary's once-in-lifetime trip': PM says begging crackdown for tourist safetyPolice will soon get powers to order people to move on for rough sleeping outside shops.22 Feb 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni studentsIn January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.21 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
World‘I am a knight’: Paris’ last newspaper hawker gets top French awardPakistan-born Ali Akbar Akbar has sold papers on Paris streets for 50 years.29 Jan 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 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
