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'Privatisation': Robertson hits back at National's welfare policy

National wants wealthy Kiwis to be able to donate to a social investment fund.

MPs emotional in debate over 5-year-old Malachi's murder

MPs say they lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki and the minister responsible.

Nats want wealthy Kiwis donating to social welfare system

It is part of data-led social investment approach targeting support to those most in need.

Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request

One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.

Security beefed up after thieves steal from South Auckland foodbank

Security is being beefed up at Dave Letele's foodbank after it was struck by thieves.

'Worst we have ever seen': 10,000 more kids hungry at school as food prices hit 13-year high

With food prices at a 13-year high, support for hungry children is growing.

Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases

Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.

New report shows Pasifika workers changing island names to get a job

The Human Rights Commission is calling on the Government to close the Pacific Pay Gap.

Ibiza of the South Pacific? Waiheke Island stoush over boozy shenanigans at local pub

Wretch of Waiheke, or misunderstood and maligned - what's the deal, Surfdale?

Pacific community commemorates one year after Dawn Raids apology

An Ōrākei Marae ceremony marks a year since the Government's apology for the 1970s raids.

'Poor brown kids are the target of a right-wing agenda' - researcher

National is over-inflating the issue to score political points, a leading academic says.

Changes made at youth remand home after critical report

Urgent changes were made at South Island's only youth remand home in Dunedin.

Youths and ram raids: What is behind the crime wave and how we do we stop it?

Government officials and a youth worker share their perspectives

Abuse from beggars leaves children in tears: 'What's this town coming to?'

Two families with young children were left in tears after being abused by beggars.

John Roughan: Universal benefits that don't benefit us all

The generation that paid 66c never gave up the notion they had paid for their pensions.

'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' future

More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.