New ZealandDesperate mum resorts to supermarket rubbish bin for food: Lockdown struggles continue as Term 4 startsSome kids have dropped off the radar altogether, principal says.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Under the Bridge' high school out of statutory management after 7 yearsPapakura High has become a place where families want to send their kids, principal says.11 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandPersonal hygiene poverty exacerbated due to Covid, City Missions call for donationsThe recent level 4 cleaned out Wellington City Mission of its hygiene products.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland foodbank shelves almost bareA food order which normally lasts a month at the foodbank was gone in four days.30 Aug 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Two-minute noodles fill their bellies up': Lockdown leaves families with bare cupboardsKidsCan has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help struggling families.29 Aug 05:00 PM
World'Trigger a reaction:' Extremist group warns of consequences if allies stayTaliban has said "all fake news" towards their extreme display of violence over weeks.23 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandThe poor pay more: How housing problems are costing our kidsHousing crises are 'evicting' their childhood, says research.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion | Why is Labour trying to push through a two-tier benefit system?A social insurance scheme would be the biggest change to NZ's welfare system since 1974.08 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaving a generation to the 'scrap heap': Child poverty soars"If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap."08 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment lifts lid on Budget 2021The Government was advised doubling benefit increase would lift thousands out of poverty.05 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Escalation of poverty' in pandemic linked to jobs, living costs'If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap.'02 Aug 06:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How Government has fuelled rampant increases in wealthOPINION: Ardern's household wealth increased by an estimated $290,000 over the last year.29 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand18,000 more children in poverty since lockdown - reportMāori and Pasifika have borne the brunt of Government inaction, experts say.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to 'feed the 5 million first' before exporting NZ foodAlmost 40 per cent of adults and 19 per cent of children in NZ don't have enough food.20 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandPoverty and deprivation fuelling premature deaths in South Auckland - expertsSocio-economic hardship leading to premature deaths in South Auckland.08 Jul 04:03 AM
WorldNation where high numbers of children dying from virusThere are fears for children who are dying from Covid-19 at alarming rates in Brazil.01 Jul 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandManslaughter trial offers glimpse into fragility of NZ's 'underclass'The tragic case of Lanitola Epenisa's death, and why his widow was blamed.01 Jul 08:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bassinets for the rich:' $35m baby bonus windfall for wealthyCalls for targeting of Best Start after $35m paid out to families on six-figure incomes.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorking for Families: Lobby group says $2.8b scheme should be cut back in favour of tax cutsThe rising cost of accommodation, food and power continues to outstrip household income.22 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMission almost accomplished: New HQ country's tallest wooden buildingEighty new apartments, medical and detox facilities, dentists - radical mission change.21 Jun 05:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi smokers reusing tobacco as prices soar and cigarette poverty spreads"Smokers who relight cigarettes may be at higher risk of lung cancer."18 Jun 03:12 AM
EducationRotorua school overwhelmed by KidsCan support this winterKidsCan supports students in 829 schools with breakfast, snacks, hot meals and clothing.17 Jun 10:00 PM
EducationPrincipal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their ownA further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceMoney Talks: Chlöe Swarbrick reveals why she's never had a credit cardNew podcast: Green MP on gangster rap, living on 2-minute noodles and left-wing economics.04 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMelbourne-base Māori charity helping hundreds in needMelbourne Tautoko Whānau is a charity helping to give a hand up to whānau during lockdown.03 Jun 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: A Budget for the faithful, but who will pay?This week's budget was Labour's and Labour's alone22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Keeping an open mind': PM on border re-openingArdern talks borders, the Covid fund and the benefits boost in a post-Budget interview.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArdern hits back at claims Budget not for jobs, middle New Zealand"People from all walks of life often raise with me the issue of poverty," Ardern says.20 May 11:29 PM
KahuBudget offers little for middle class, but PM is unrepentantThe Budget ticked off a number of Labour promises, but had little for workers.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A very Labour Budget in a very unusual timeGrant Robertson's Budget won't please all, but the outlook is better than most expected.20 May 05:00 PM
VideoAuckland Action Against Poverty invites PM Ardern to discuss benefit paymentsThe Auckland Action Against Poverty group invites PM Jacinda Ardern to meet with them and discuss a lift in benefit levels. Video / SuppliedWatch20 May 05:28 AM
KahuLive blog: Budget updates and the best memes and tweetsThe Government has just announced its new Budget — but what does it actually mean for you?20 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandSolo mothers on the benefit talk of week-to-week struggleSingle parents hope this week's Budget will increase income support.16 May 10:34 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Will the Government take the poverty crisis seriously?Political Roundup: Will the Government take the poverty crisis seriously?16 May 05:09 AM
