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Hard times to be homeless and female
Hamilton woman reveals hard truths about being homeless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ living wage needs urgent look: researchers
What could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.
Hardship grants at record highs
Child Poverty Action Group says the National Party "methodically" reduced welfare.
PM: more work to do on reducing child poverty
Jacinda Ardern says her goal of lifting 88,000 kids out of poverty is just the start.
Life on the street: The grim reality of being homeless
Homeless can be hard to help when constantly relocated. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Families and Maori winners of the families package
The package will benefit 384,000 families with children by an average of $75 a week.
Jacinda Ardern on half-yearly economic update and family package
PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on the half-yearly economic update and family package.
Moko: Kiwis not happy with monitoring, says minister
Deaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.
Kiwi cops save kids from sex abuse live-stream
A tip from Kiwi cops led to three kids being saved from sexual abuse in the Philippines.
Ministry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed
Ministry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed with the word "vulnerable" being dropped.
Unicef: Kids at risk of 'bedroom culture'
Unicef warns that the internet risks creating a 'bedroom culture' for children
Ageing population challenge for New Zealand
Briefings: Elderly will face more hardship, work longer and care for grandchildren.
Fewer children in poverty but more work needed
New report comes with a word of caution against complacency.
Support for solo mum who feeds family on just $89 a week
Donations flood in for solo mum who feeds family of four on $89 a week.
Editorial: Jones' scheme deserves a chance
EDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.
Interview with the homeless author
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Ardern to seek National's support on child poverty
Campaigners want politicians to follow through on election pledges on child poverty.
How to DAD: It's time to Give A Flick
Flick Electric has pledged to give out more than 5000 energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.
Plea for cross-party talks to end child poverty
Urgent cross-party talks are needed to help end child poverty, group says.
Hungry teens more likely to be overweight and miss school
The study suggested the number of youths in this category is rising rapidly.
Bullying major worry for Kiwi kids
Most Kiwi kids reckon the world would be a better place if world leaders listened to them
Just $89 on food a week? Here's how you do it
Teacher aide busts myth that those struggling to make ends meet are wasting money.
Could you feed a family of four on just $89 a week?
An Auckland mother of three has laid her finances bare to bust the myth of poverty.
'I would rather beg than steal': rough sleeper
Vegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.
Waikato children to benefit from Kidscan pilot
More than 2000 children are expected to benefit from the pilot which started two weeks ago
A new Health Minister, a new direction on youth suicide
New health minister David Clark is interviewed on youth suicide by David Fisher.
Minister on youth suicide: We have a problem
The new health minister says the previous Government has cost lives with under-funding.
Benefits set to hit highest in 37 years
Jacinda Ardern will pay sole parents more in real terms than any time since at least 1980.
Poor children need more than money
EDITORIAL: Reducing child poverty requires more than household income boosts.
Can Jacinda end child poverty?
Jacinda Ardern wants to reduce child poverty. Simon Collins explores how she can do it.
Local Focus: P affecting teens in rural community
Katikati - another town opens up about battle with P. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Complaint upheld against anti-Ardern Facebook ad
ASA agreed the Facebook post made it look as though Ardern was being quoted.