OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Road to riches could be ruination of allThe world has seen major improvements in key areas like literacy, access to clean water and infant mortality, writes <i>Gwynne Dyer</i>.20 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Barry Coates:</i> Trouble in paradise for many Pacific nations<i>Barry Coates</i> writes that the Pacific is falling behind in the fight against poverty.19 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldSaving the world just got harderThe chances of meeting any of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals seem remote.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandIf you want to talk about being poor... you've got to be richCritics say the entry cost of $2295 plus GST for the two-day Child Poverty NZ Summit in October is far too expensive for most frontline workers.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark calls for UN reformFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for a major rethink about leading multilateral institutions including UN where she is No 3 in command.12 Aug 09:50 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing10 Aug 09:30 PM
LifestyleBenefiting who?Dita De Boni wonders whether a food stamp scheme for those on low incomes could work in New Zealand.09 Aug 10:55 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shameToday's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now. 07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNational urged to help poor - before three-course lunchGreat poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.17 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily want to bring long-lost 'Auntie Ethel' homeHomeless woman found on the streets of Honolulu is believed to be the granddaughter of a chief who signed the Treaty of Waitangi.28 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission calling for donationsThe wintry weather is putting pressure on the Auckland City Mission.28 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandVoluntary 'Mum' to Auckland's homelessSome call her the "Mother Teresa of Queen St" after the Mother Teresa medallion that she wears around her neck.14 Jun 04:00 PM