New ZealandKerikeri Salvation Army store fire likely deliberately lit, investigator saysA 90kg gas bottle caught fire and forced the Kerikeri Bakehouse to shut.19 Apr 03:42 AM
PremiumOpinionKerryn Thrupp: The gap after escaping domestic violenceOPINION: Some families then spend years in bare, temporary housing with children.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charityMore than $10,500 raised to support locals at the beginning, middle and end of life.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Do they want a smelly Rotorua or what?’: Fears as homeless hub set to shut03 Apr 05:02 PM
Wellington'What is the point?': Pet bonds leave renters paying more while carrying risk10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTears of gratitude: How Rotorua's generosity changed one family's Christmas12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPolitics‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessness07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, wild weather for North IslandWatch03 Jan 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘Huge demand’: Half of $22k Fill The Bus food donations distributedThe can drive helped stock the shelves of the Salvation Army's choice-model supermarket.15 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - surveyAll 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.15 Dec 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFree festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānauChristmas Day community events will ensure no one is lonely or hungry at Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive years of turning up: Teen’s commitment to helping the communityFinley English has learned that you never really know what someone’s going through.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies brace for bare Christmas as demand for help surgesAnau Fangupo says her children accept there may be no presents this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Reality many are living': Foodbank demand grows 'exponentially'How you can help struggling Rotorua families this Christmas.14 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Circus magic, spooky mazes and summer swimsFancy a fright, a feast or a family day out? Auckland’s got you covered.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police end Flat Bush siege after three-hour standoff, neighbours describe chaosThe officer shot earlier was discharged from hospital by early afternoon.06 Oct 02:47 AM
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 worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandDeath on a Remuera street: The tall, ‘harmless’ man with a tragic backgroundJules Turk, 74, was a common sight on Shore Rd in Remuera, with his spiky, coloured hair. 05 Jul 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats upAbout 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanksOne service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'. 12 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBDTiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.09 Jun 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancyQuinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.03 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandCharities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'07 May 10:41 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
