New ZealandMan who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission siteThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.10 Nov 08:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton storeThe store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.09 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPsOPINION: Also in today's letters: the Treaty Principles Bill, the US election and tax.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Dave Letele says foodbank won’t last to Christmas after tonnes of meat destroyed'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'05 Nov 04:31 AM
BusinessHousehold living costs still punishingly high for many, economist saysWho's feeling the impact the most?04 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
KahuThe financial debt hangover of 2025 will be more than just an economic issue - OpinionNew Zealand consistently ranks among the most expensive countries to live.24 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandTūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's populationTūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.22 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildingsPersonal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.22 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charitiesCampbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.21 Oct 01:28 AM
Politics‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiariesMSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFood Hubs are struggling to keep up with growing demandsA third of Food Hubs’ monthly recipients are seeking help for the first time.10 Oct 06:51 PM
KahuDave Letele pulls the pin on his South Auckland foodbankDave Letele's South Auckland foodbank is closing its doors.09 Oct 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why should banks pay for scam victims?, Don't retire, Jimmy SpithillOPINION: 'What will international sailing be without Jimmy Spithill?'06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Nicola Willis adds insult to injury with pointless WFH orderOPINION: 'It’s easier to fix a problem that doesn't exist than address the ones that do.'24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Child poverty is a social and economic disasterOPINION: 'Why don’t we have a war on poverty instead of building bigger prisons?'23 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that chequeOfficial advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relateOPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for studentsHard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.13 Sep 04:30 AM
New Zealand'We are being let down': New dementia research reveals major reason Māori and Pacific people more at riskThe research shows there is potential to change forecasts through policy.06 Sep 01:36 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 her04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A national shame': Lax enforcement over child support arrears slammedA Christchurch mother has slammed a lack of enforcement over child support arrears.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctorPatients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.01 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuWhānau get warm, dry, secure homes with Whangārei charity developmentThe 22-home development is Habitat for Humanity's largest in New Zealand.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light systemPM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.12 Aug 07:33 PM
EditorialEditorial: Houdini couldn't make that many families disappear from the emergency housing listOPINION: The Govt says there are 32% less households living in motels.12 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bitesSchools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMore and more students leaving school before turning 17School-leaver data is considered more robust – has the slide in education continued?05 Aug 11:32 PM
New Zealand‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bitesNot just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.04 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMāori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and povertyA new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen StOPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.29 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuAdopt a Granny programme to help elderly with extra food and social supportThe initiative started in response to some elderly going without food.17 Jul 04:00 AM
