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Editorial: Child arrests an absurd blight on our society

We say: Far too many of our young charges are left poor, hungry and in need of transport.

555 primary school kids arrested: What they told cops

Why are so many youngsters being picked up? Police say poverty is a factor.

The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status

Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.

Teens on road to sporting success thanks to Variety scholarships

"It was either pay the bills or my son would play for weeks with holes in his shoes."

Variety Appeal looks to remedy too many Kiwi kids sleeping on the floor

More than one in 10 children in our poorest communities don't have their own beds.

Matthew Hooton: Jacinda Ardern's 'year of delivery' is a hoax

How has this Government failed? Let me count the ways.

Destiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayor

Brian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.

Families struggle on $7 per meal: Auckland City Mission

Mission launches Winter Appeal to help families facing real food insecurity.

'By Māori, for Māori': Call for kaupapa approach to tackle disparities

Researchers are calling for a change in approach at Oranga Tamariki.

Letters: Smoke out disadvantaged

At the end of the day, smoking is a personal choice and should remain so.

Comment: Children had no say in the Wellbeing Budget, and that matters

Budget seems to be missing the well-being of 20% of the New Zealand population.

Disaster sparked change for struggling mums

Age no barrier for teen helping mums in need.

Audrey Young: A Budget of style and substance - and a little daft, too

The Wellbeing Budget is a marketing triumph writes Audrey Young.

Rachel Stewart: Rail on track but climate challenges ignored

Comment: When will Government change their emphasis on solving the biggest crisis of all.

National set to upstage Wellbeing Budget

Jacinda Ardern is promising "transformational" change for mental health services.

Annie Newman: Our working poor are on Govt contracts

COMMENT: Government contracts are tendered without consideration for decent wages.