New ZealandFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBishop unveils 'actions to support' rough sleepersThe latest official data shows almost 5000 people in New Zealand are homeless.04 Sep 11:19 PM
New Zealand'I felt threatened': Sallies worker defends shoving colleague, using 'derogatory slur'The sacked furniture store worker took his case to the ERA, claiming wrongful dismissal.31 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsens28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumAucklandDeath on a Remuera street: The tall, ‘harmless’ man with a tragic background05 Jul 09:16 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up17 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD09 Jun 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWould Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respondDavid Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘It wasn’t a mess’: Woman faces $400 fine for leaving donations outside op shopThe Auckland woman put the bag of glassware and clothes on a ledge by the shop entrance.13 Mar 04:21 AM
New Zealand‘We all have a part to play’: New Salvation Army leader on ‘grim’ state of nationJanine Donaldson is the first female leader of New Zealand’s Salvation Army. 03 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collectionIts donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.17 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated itemsThe can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.11 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandRotorua Christmas Appeal: A decade later Paul Hickey’s Fill The Bus Christmas Appeal keeps getting biggerA decade later, Rotorua Hits presenter Paul Hickey is amped for the event.29 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone deserves warm kai': Kmart supports foodbankThe wishing tree appeal is in its 31st year and the need for it 'has never been greater'.22 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandWhat the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'13 Nov 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharities team up to launch food distribution serviceNapier MP Katie Nimon says the free food service is 'a very special programme'.05 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandGive youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first jobNorthland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti suffering in 'perfect storm' of povertyThe Salllies call for support during their Winter Appeal week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealedThe charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.15 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandSalvation Army store shifting into ToolShed buildingThe Hastings Salvation Army Store has closed and will move just up the road.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."22 Dec 03:50 PM
New ZealandYoung boy donates all his coins in food driveNearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”07 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'No let up': Meet the agencies working alongside the foodbank for youOver 100 referral agencies help make sure thousands in the community get much-needed food.28 Nov 11:00 PM
