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New Zealand‘Food is being snatched from their mouths’: Bob Geldof as angry as everThe musician performs in Auckland and Wellington this weekend.27 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.20 Mar 10:13 PM
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Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsArdern’s three-year child poverty reduction targets not metThe Government says it's an ongoing challenge. 19 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandA home of their own: Inside the Auckland City MissionTenants at Auckland City Mission’s home for the homeless tell their stories.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessnessOtangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.12 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandOperation FTP: Crackdown on trolley thefts sparks counter operationOperation Feed The People launched in opposition to police trolley crackdown.12 Feb 04:04 PM
BusinessKāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collectionTenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.11 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandWorld Vision leader on how to change Kiwis’ ‘primitive’ understanding of poverty'When we treat the poor like they’re victims, we diminish their dignity.'03 Feb 08:44 PM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demandA community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.20 Jan 12:45 AM
BusinessSuzanne Paul on escaping poverty: ‘I made up my mind...I’m not having this life’TV star and infomercial icon on why she is happy to let money motivate her17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.16 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldClaims at least 100 people dead in illegal mine after South African authorities sealed it shutRescue operation finally under way for more than 1000 illegal gold miners.13 Jan 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Tauranga is like family to us': Restaurant hosts annual free meal to give backThere is such a thing as a free lunch if it's about helping struggling people.09 Jan 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: NZ’s honours highlight need for government action on child povertyOPINION: Wellbeing and welfare of youngsters top of mind for readers.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKnighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGhost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticDespite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.26 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day at Auckland City MissionAbout 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.Watch24 Dec 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEmbracing unity amid economic and cultural challenges this ChristmasOPINION: New Zealand celebrates Christmas amid rising living costs and cultural tensions.22 Dec 04:01 PM
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New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
KahuSaved by generosity: Dave Letele's foodbank revival brings festive hopeOver 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.15 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandEvicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdownThe council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'03 Dec 11:00 PM
KahuChildren in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this ChristmasKataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.03 Dec 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselvesOPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food driveEmergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Homeless teens, a missing bridge, and the great Aucklander we've lostOPINION: Love this City, a weekly column about Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
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New Zealand'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apologyOPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.19 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandWhat the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'13 Nov 03:55 PM