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Bennett out-nannies Labour
Dr Andrew Cardow says Paula Bennett appears to be working under the belief that beneficiaries do not have the wherewithal to decide what is best for their children.
Being Kiwi: Fighting to beat poverty
The Herald continues its series looking at our changing National identity. Today, those aged 20 - 39, the children of Rogernomics.
Benefit ‘no excuse for hard line’
The Finance Minister denies the Government will use a $78 billion valuation of the lifelong cost of benefits as an excuse to get the public to buy into a harder line on welfare.
Fear over beneficiary child changes
Early childhood experts are in shock after a government decision to make education compulsory from the age of 3 for children of welfare beneficiaries.
Che Guevara's daughter tries to protect image
Che Guevara's daughter, Aleida Guevara, says 'sometimes people know what he stands for, sometimes not'.
Breakfast is not too much to ask
Editorial: A simple breakfast is not much to ask and should be provided for all children who need it. But if it is to be public funded, the food should be distributed by agencies that know a community.
Vote now: Should beneficiaries be drug tested?
Drug testing of beneficiaries comes in next year, with penalties for those who fail. What's your view on the government's policy?
John Key on rise of youth suicide rates
Prime Minister John Key said youth suicide statistics released today were damning and the Government needed to do better.
Dita De Boni: For younger, for older
Rich old man, younger woman. It's a common story, but why bother with marriage?