New ZealandThe three issues New Zealanders are most worried aboutFifty per cent of poll respondents put protection against Covid at number one.07 Mar 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM has left herself no room to fail on child povertyOPINION: PM at a B- on child poverty, and Covid-19 may put a grade increase at risk.23 Feb 03:17 AM
KahuLive: Child poverty slightly decreasing, but impacts not shared equallyMāori, Pasifika and households with disabled children lag behind in poverty measures.22 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandCovid lockdown months not included in tomorrow's child poverty statisticsThe annual measure takes into account the nine months until March 2020.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandSupport for increased income for low or non-wagedPoll of 40 agencies finds consistent backing for boosting income support to the needy.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do we care so little about poverty?OPINION: The Salvation Army says poverty is growing fast, despite Government measures.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Housing crisis only adds to inequalityWhile lower interest rates help homeowners, rising rents just add to pressure on the poor.18 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSalvation Army calls for 'brave action' from Govt over inequalityCovid-19 pandemic may only worsen levels of poverty and inequity, says church.16 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandFood insecurity an issue at Wairarapa schools, worsened by CovidKidsCan donates food, clothing, and health products to needy schoolchildren.14 Feb 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Meth easier to buy than milk' - Emails to NZ's top cop led to downfall of Mob bossTired of the gang running the town, a constable wrote directly to the Police Commissioner.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood hardship in NZ children's early years revealed in studyAbout half the families in a study of 6000 children struggled to afford healthy food.09 Feb 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationBack-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this yearThe budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.29 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandHot homes: How are you keeping your place cool this summer?A third of NZ homes are too hot in summer. A study seeks to find out how Kiwis cool them.09 Jan 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Archaic': Local business owner slams shoplifter 'shaming'"It's a shaming tactic that's a little bit archaic," a local business owner says.09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer read: The people living in Rotorua's Kuirau Park. 'It's not that bad being us'Meet some of Rotorua's seasoned "streeties" who say "it's not that bad being us".28 Dec 07:00 PM
BusinessŌtara Millionaires Club: Properties hit new highs in low-income suburbLocal politician says Govt failure is allowing the market to drive further inequality.21 Dec 04:54 PM
New ZealandCovid Xmas: City Mission hit with high demand as economic pain bitesOne mother drove from Te Awamutu to donate gifts to the Auckland City Mission.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The firm striving to tackle inequality in AotearoaManawa Udy explains how Ngahere is using commerce to bring about change.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBig read: Is there such thing as a humane eviction?NEW YORK TIMES: As a bulge of evictions looms, a US sheriff is trying to soften the blow.19 Dec 07:40 PM
WorldCovid-19 'undoing decades of progress' for child labour in IndiaWith schools shut and parents losing jobs, families are putting their children to work.12 Dec 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winnersWe all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.11 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoWorld Food Program appeal for Covid-19 refugeesThe World Food Program says Covid-19 refugees have little to shield them from further catastrophe. Video / WFPWatch08 Dec 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Are low interest rates good or bad for poor people?Middle-class panic has put heat on interest rates but what's the impact on real poverty?05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSome movies actually understand poverty in AmericaNew York Times: Depicting poverty has always been tricky, especially for Hollywood.30 Nov 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Help the kids, hit the landlordsIt makes no sense that property investors can deduct all their interest costs.20 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandNZ set an ambitious target to reduce cot deaths. Three years on, no one knows if progress is being madeExperts say the rate of cot deaths in NZ may be rising after years of decreases.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood art for charity: How you can help Kiwis struggling to put food on the tableDemand for food parcels trebled during lockdown, and remains high, charity boss says.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: No point in Greens being a poodle hoping to be thrown a boneThe parties of the left have a greater goal than coalition and different ways to reach it.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: To tax or not to tax?Rangitīkei candidates discuss tax. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Oct 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why 2023 must set the benchmark for child povertyOPINION: Child poverty is our national disgrace, writes Cecilia Robinson.12 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Huge need': Examining Labour's record on child povertyJacinda Ardern came to power in 2017 promising to lift thousands of kids out of poverty.11 Oct 10:24 PM
PoliticsElection 2020: 6 days to go - Jacinda Ardern lays out vision for 2030Jacinda Ardern is in Wellington for a Labour Party rally today.11 Oct 12:15 AM
