New ZealandChild Poverty Bill closer to lawBill receives cross-part support, with the exception of Act.31 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandPeriod poverty: 'It's time to break down the taboo subject'"Girls as young as 9 should not be shamed": Solo mum reveals shocking stories.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Mersey Burrows talks period povertyMersey Burrows talks to The New Zealand Herald about period poverty after a survey by KidsCan found a huge number of women are often unable to afford sanitary items.Watch30 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandAll Work and Income offices to get $2.5m makeoverAll of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild labourer gets second shot at schoolAnu spent 14 hours a day sewing leather but now she has a shot at "becoming someone".07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot for Sale: 'Half my life is over, the rest is in God's hands'Sapna, 14, works up to 16 hours a day making anklets to sell to tourists.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: An open letter to migrantsCOMMENT: The truth about living in NZ.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 12 year-old who stopped a child marriageSania was just 12. But when her friend was to be married off, she stepped in.29 Sep 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Not for Sale campaign offers ray of hope to girlsEDITORIAL: We can lose hope over issues like child labour or choose to make a difference.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch in VR: Child bride tale: 'This one got to me'Filmmaker Gabo Arora describes how this child bride story affected him deeply.27 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandStopping the exploitation of young girls for sex, marriage: Watch the incredible virtual reality filmThe new NZ Herald-World Vision campaign to save the young women.27 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Let's not forget another September anniversaryWe were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Time Winston Peters fell into stepCOMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow FBI uncovered Auckland politician's shameful sex secretsOn the surface he was a good bloke. But behind closed doors he had a damaging secret.18 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland's homeless counted for first timeUp to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHead count aims to paint clearer picture of homelessnessAuckland volunteers take to city streets for first large-scale count of homeless people.15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Morse Gang give back on national tourRap band walk the talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of universityNew university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWant to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer? Don't grow up poor"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."14 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuSergeant-major first killed by 'fluResearchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on the Street: The faces of homelessnessThese are the stories of those who call Auckland's streets home.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on the Street: How is homelessness measured in NZ?The hidden homeless living and dying on our streets24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJenesa Jeram: Beware of this 'period poverty' campaignCOMMENT: The problem is not period poverty. The problem is poverty, pure and simple.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a ganglandA Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Aug 08:45 PM
WorldYoung girls trapped in Brazil's child prostitution ring14-year-old Alejandra spends her nights waiting for truckies to pick her up.10 Aug 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' response to toiletries driveHundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.09 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission warns of 'hunger crisis'Forty-three food parcels a day were given out over the past year.06 Aug 10:28 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: One simple step to helping house the homelessCOMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.06 Aug 07:13 PM
EnvironmentNicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really valueWhy economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandShelter hopes to open in new locationRotorua Lakes Council is working with Visions of a Helping Hand to consent a new location.27 Jul 08:44 PM
OpinionWarm Hearts: All Kiwi kids deserve a fair goDonations now will keep children warm this winter, says Variety CEO Lorraine Taylor.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool uniform and sports vital to kids' self-esteemAt one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild neglect charges dropped after girl found with maggots in hairThe girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.26 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It rips you' - Family stretched by severe asthmaOne basic item helped relieve a family from sickness, sleepless nights and stress.24 Jul 05:00 PM
