OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Hand-me-downs are fine, just not for ChristmasThe Sallies are absolutely right to request that donations be pristine and new because there are some people in our community who are truly evil, Kerre writes.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSalvation Army appeals for helpKiwi families searching for help this Christmas may be left with empty stockings for their kids if Kmart's Wishing Tree appeal falls short.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt to fund more social housing unitsThe Government has agreed to fund an extra 508 social housing units in Auckland in a surprise boost to previously announced policies.07 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis face homeless old ageGrowing numbers of Kiwis risk becoming homeless in old age because of falling home ownership rates, rising rents and static housing subsidies, the Salvation Army says.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSallies brace for needy ChristmasSalvation Army volunteers are bracing themselves for a bumper Christmas - of assistance to families facing a struggle to keep afloat through the season of goodwill.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandState axed audits of its homesA long-term contract to inspect all state houses for potential risks to health and safety was axed the year before two Auckland tenants died last winter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRents increase $1300 a yearSalvation Army warn that people at the bottom of the market face not only a shortage of property but rents moving out of their reach.20 May 05:00 PM
Aged careA tale of many New ZealandsSome regions will "fail" economically and perhaps socially unless we help them to adjust, the Salvation Army says.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Salvation Army head pleads guilty to chargeA former head of the Rotorua Salvation Army has admitted a charge of unlawfully behaving in an offensive manner.01 May 12:57 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: If the Salvation Army can't do it, no one canIf the likes of the Salvation Army cannot afford to buy cut-price state houses, it seems improbable that any other social services agency is in a position to do so.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Kiwis hoodwinked over state housingThis week, Finance Minister Bill English was dealt a blow by the Salvation Army, which rejected his suggestion it buy Housing New Zealand stock.25 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan remanded on bail over sex chargesA 78-year-old Westport man has been further remanded on bail to appear in the Greymouth District Court in June on charges related to historic sex offending.24 Mar 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Govt put pressure on us'The Salvation Army says it felt pressured into carrying out expensive, time-consuming research on buying unwanted state houses because the Government repeatedly referred to the charity as a likely buyer.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Housing call a message to GovernmentBill English says he is not surprised that the Salvation Army has decided against buying state houses from the Government.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSallies reject Housing NZ 'mess'The Salvation Army has decided against buying state homes off the Government, a blow the Labour Party says is "hugely embarrassing".22 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'The Dress' in anti-violence adThe dress that divided the internet with millions debating its colours has been adopted by the Salvation Army for the focus of its latest anti-domestic violence campaign.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe project that gave a voice100 low-income families were asked what they needed to get out of poverty. Here are their answers.10 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandMum and baby living in carA young mother and her newborn baby lived in a car for two days after finding themselves homeless when they were discharged from hospital.28 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandSallies say booze ban is not the answerA New Zealander who has come home after heading the Salvation Army in Pakistan says prohibition never works, but more restrictions can reduce the harm from drugs and alcohol.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLight shed on funding bidsPacific broadcaster Fa'amatuainu Tino Pereira was the sole non-bureaucrat on a panel that evaluated bids in a controversial tender that axed most of the Problem Gambling Foundation's funding.24 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandGambling fund panel conflicts disclosedTwo of the six panel members who made the shock decision to stop funding the Problem Gambling Foundation had conflicts of interest, a review has found.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandCrime, jobs and our kids - things are looking upSimon Collins takes a look at the 'state of our nation' report, a stock-take of New Zealand's social trends.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGood news on state of our nationCrime is at a 34-year low, incomes and employment are rising and teenage pregnancy has plunged, a new report on the state of our nation shows.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad's pledge to spread Xmas cheerChristmas is meant to be a time of joy but many children around NZ go without. This year one dad has vowed to make a difference, pledging 100 gifts for kids.12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFears of a tight ChristmasCharities are bracing themselves for an influx of more than 40,000 struggling Kiwi families who can't afford to serve Christmas dinner or put presents under the tree this year.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll our yesterdaysDionne Christian checks out activities on offer during Auckland's Heritage Festival.28 Sep 11:32 PM
