New ZealandWatch: PM's new child poverty targetsChild poverty was a key theme of the campaign - and Ardern's election platform.30 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandEnd of the beginning: PM's big move to mark first 100 daysNational leader Bill English says Labour taking National for granted on TPP.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour Party and Ratana movement continue old allianceLabour and its partner parties say they aim to better the lives of Māori24 Jan 05:00 AM
Kahu'Ghetto Girl' smoothie renamed after social media backlashThe smoothie's creator said she meant no offence, but others feel the name was racist22 Jan 10:55 PM
OpinionBranko Milanovic: Widening wealth gap is damaging economiesCOMMENT: Income inequality is increasing within countries but narrowing between them.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish slams Ardern over ditching targetsPublic servants will continue in a "fog of good intentions" says Bill English.22 Jan 05:01 AM
EconomyRichest 1% bag 28% of NZ's wealthThe poorest 1.4 million people (30 per cent), got barely 1 per cent of the wealth.21 Jan 11:01 AM
New ZealandTreasury admits blunder over child povertyThe new projections wont be ready until the second half of February.17 Jan 05:35 AM
KahuPioneering NZ study to aid war on rheumatic feverStudy targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.02 Jan 08:40 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: When P comes first - meth's impact on childrenKids miss out when parents are addicted to meth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandHard times to be homeless and femaleHamilton woman reveals hard truths about being homeless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Dec 11:00 PM
EmploymentNZ living wage needs urgent look: researchersWhat could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.16 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandHardship grants at record highsChild Poverty Action Group says the National Party "methodically" reduced welfare.16 Dec 07:56 PM
New ZealandPM: more work to do on reducing child povertyJacinda Ardern says her goal of lifting 88,000 kids out of poverty is just the start.15 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandLife on the street: The grim reality of being homelessHomeless can be hard to help when constantly relocated. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Dec 10:45 PM
KahuFamilies and Maori winners of the families packageThe package will benefit 384,000 families with children by an average of $75 a week.14 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern on half-yearly economic update and family packagePM Jacinda Ardern speaks on the half-yearly economic update and family package.Watch14 Dec 01:27 AM
KahuMoko: Kiwis not happy with monitoring, says ministerDeaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi cops save kids from sex abuse live-streamA tip from Kiwi cops led to three kids being saved from sexual abuse in the Philippines.11 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry for Vulnerable Children to be renamedMinistry for Vulnerable Children to be renamed with the word "vulnerable" being dropped.11 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandUnicef: Kids at risk of 'bedroom culture'Unicef warns that the internet risks creating a 'bedroom culture' for children11 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandAgeing population challenge for New ZealandBriefings: Elderly will face more hardship, work longer and care for grandchildren.07 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandFewer children in poverty but more work neededNew report comes with a word of caution against complacency.06 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandSupport for solo mum who feeds family on just $89 a weekDonations flood in for solo mum who feeds family of four on $89 a week.06 Dec 03:24 AM
EditorialEditorial: Jones' scheme deserves a chanceEDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.04 Dec 07:19 PM
New ZealandInterview with the homeless author19 year-old Aidan Cahill has written and published a book on his life living homeless on the streets of Auckland. Watch30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern to seek National's support on child povertyCampaigners want politicians to follow through on election pledges on child poverty.24 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandHow to DAD: It's time to Give A FlickFlick Electric has pledged to give out more than 5000 energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.Watch24 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandPlea for cross-party talks to end child povertyUrgent cross-party talks are needed to help end child poverty, group says.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHungry teens more likely to be overweight and miss schoolThe study suggested the number of youths in this category is rising rapidly.23 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandBullying major worry for Kiwi kidsMost Kiwi kids reckon the world would be a better place if world leaders listened to them19 Nov 11:01 AM
New ZealandJust $89 on food a week? Here's how you do itTeacher aide busts myth that those struggling to make ends meet are wasting money.16 Nov 02:51 AM
New ZealandCould 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.15 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand'I would rather beg than steal': rough sleeperVegetarian cafe owner helps rough sleeper get a house - and hopefully a job.13 Nov 04:00 PM
