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Jump in foodbank demand means more hours for workers

“When I started working here, it surprised me so many different people needed support."

Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling

Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.

Editorial: Cost of living waits for no coalition deal

OPINION: Christopher Luxon defined his election campaign around the 'squeezed middle'.

State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?

Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.

70 deaths a day: The disease wreaking havoc in an island nation

A New Zealand nurse is using a space-age tool to combat an old foe.

How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets

Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.

'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves

"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.

Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again

OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.

Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment

The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.

Letele to food thieves: ‘Knock on the door, bro, we’ll give you kai’

Community advocate Dave Letele says hungry kids will miss out after foodbank is burgled.

Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health

OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.

The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago

What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.

Opinion: Labour-National consensus on family support won't change much for poor families

The similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.

Opinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streets

OPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.

Local Focus: Catering for the community

Katikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.

Leaders vow to build 1000 more state homes a year in Auckland

Political parties make bold commitments at the launch of a new housing group in Auckland.