New ZealandHow Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsetsBe prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.22 Oct 03:43 AM
New Zealand'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.21 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionLabour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins againOPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.17 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA youth worker came up with a novel solution for homeless teens: His own homeAaron Hendry set out to build an alternative to emergency housing, one home at a time.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessnessHomeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 yearsWith a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.09 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandHomelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland townsSmall-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Putting a price on happinessOPINION: Our editorial on the price of happiness amid a cost-of-living crisis.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionChild poverty not ‘sexy enough’ for electioneeringOPINION: Is Winston Peters’ metamorphosis more important than kids without shoes?04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party pledges to double Best Start paymentThe Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.26 Sep 03:14 AM
KahuLetele 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.21 Sep 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year agoWhat's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.13 Sep 05:20 AM
OpinionOpinion: Labour-National consensus on family support won't change much for poor familiesThe similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.13 Sep 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streetsOPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Catering for the communityKatikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.08 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaders vow to build 1000 more state homes a year in AucklandPolitical parties make bold commitments at the launch of a new housing group in Auckland.06 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationOpinion: Why does food cost so much in a land of plenty?OPINION: Bryan Bruce asks how can we do things differently to benefit all?02 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Waitara School kids get fresh shoes thanks to ZespriWaitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa SmithWatch30 Aug 10:39 PM
KahuPower unaffordability for whānau ‘unacceptable’, Energy Hardship Panel saysA total of 8000 homes have been disconnected in the past few years due to unaffordability.24 Aug 10:35 PM
KahuWorking For Families is failing poor whānau, review won't helpOPINION: A Working for Families review will not help those who need it most.21 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandHotel deemed unfit for homelessFormer Carisbrook Hotel will receive no more referrals until "notice to fix" is sorted.17 Aug 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticismOPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends fruit & veg GST cut amid claims policy fails poorer KiwisLabour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heatingThe housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.13 Aug 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.09 Aug 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZOPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.07 Aug 04:00 AM
KahuNgarimu Blair: Kāinga Ora's Greys Ave living is not black and white for our whānauOPINION: Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki understand the importance of a kāinga, a home to people.06 Aug 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crimeOPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditionsThe homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.06 Aug 04:28 AM
