New ZealandNZ's child poverty rate still above EU average - reportGreen Party calls report 'sobering', urges Government to plug gaps in the welfare system.07 Oct 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switchNew resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhite House gains partners to end US hunger within a decadeConference on hunger, nutrition and health, the first by the White House since 1969.29 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandFurious parents demand principal step down at school which hired sexual abuserThe teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.21 Sep 08:11 AM
KahuTe Tāpui Atawhai officially opens doors to homelessA project that has been over 10 years in the making and includes 80 permanent apartments.17 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandNZ's approach to meth is failing Māori - reportRecommendations include a major overhaul with new health-based solutions.06 Sep 10:56 PM
Travel'For the money': David Beckham facing global rage for praising Qatar in new tourism videoThe football legend has been called a sell-out for accepting a $19m promotion deal.01 Sep 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurfdale: sleepy seaside suburb or Waiheke's seething underbelly?A stoush between neighbours over noise and boozy shenanigans at the local pub, Malone's Irish Bar, culminated in accusations it was more Spanish party island than peaceful seaside settlement. Video / Michael CraigWatch27 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIbiza of the South Pacific? Waiheke Island stoush over boozy shenanigans at local pubWretch of Waiheke, or misunderstood and maligned - what's the deal, Surfdale?27 Aug 04:00 AM
TalanoaPacific community commemorates one year after Dawn Raids apologyAn Ōrākei Marae ceremony marks a year since the Government's apology for the 1970s raids.26 Aug 10:00 PM
Kahu'Poor brown kids are the target of a right-wing agenda' - researcherNational is over-inflating the issue to score political points, a leading academic says.12 Aug 06:48 AM
New ZealandChanges made at youth remand home after critical reportUrgent changes were made at South Island's only youth remand home in Dunedin.10 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandYouths and ram raids: What is behind the crime wave and how we do we stop it?Government officials and a youth worker share their perspectives09 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAbuse 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.05 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Universal benefits that don't benefit us allThe generation that paid 66c never gave up the notion they had paid for their pensions.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' futureMore than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.04 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandBody camera child poverty study reveals 'shameful' extent of problem'Perhaps these images will help us get some action from the adults.'04 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelModels 'furious' body positivity ad edited out prosthetic legThe body positivity campaign has been slammed as 'wrong and gross on many levels'.01 Aug 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Free money': Aussies in Australia 'surprised' to get cost of living payment'We'd never even heard of the policy,' said an Australian couple living in Australia.01 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandBenefit incomes up 40 per cent on 2018 - MSD reportBut advocates says record levels of need highlight how low benefits were to begin with.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'It means nothing': Video of man destroying pounamu causes outrageSocial media users found the video spiritually and physically troubling.28 Jul 03:07 AM
New ZealandCost of living crisis: 1 in 4 Kiwis struggling to make ends meet - studyMany have felt increasingly nervous about their financial security over past 12 months.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOff-duty cop reduced to tears by racial abuse at school pickupThe incident followed another racist attack on the North Shore on Sunday.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen in state care says children 'won't feel safe' due to Govt reformIt comes as Labour seeks to push through legislation despite widespread opposition.26 Jul 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Dirty Dancing to Scandal, onscreen abortion stories carry swayNYT Opinion: Abortion has been represented onscreen going back to the early 20th century.24 Jul 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSusan St John: Social security cold comfort for too manyOPINION: Benefits have become harder to access over years of systemic changes.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreen Party focuses on social issues in seeking more powerThe Green Party is holding its AGM today virtually over Covid concerns.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'I don't want to be judged': Mike King reveals secret he's kept for 60 yearsBehind the trademark smile, the mental-health advocate is battling a crippling fear.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability CommissionerA total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusted water tank at Kāinga Ora home leads to asbestos fears, weeks in motelsThe nightmare started a month ago when the water tank in a West Coast home burst.20 Jul 02:36 AM
KahuPutting pre-loved sneakers on kids' feet honoured at Impact AwardsYoung Kiwi making a difference honoured at Impact Awards19 Jul 01:55 AM
New ZealandTai Tokerau mourns community leader Ricky HoughtonCommunity leader and social advocate Ricky Houghton has died aged 62.18 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandHomeless hotline needed after Remuera car death, MP saysThe service would be based on London's Streetlink initiative.18 Jul 04:32 AM
KahuMusical twins recognised for mahi to end family violenceTwin Harmony are two teenagers making a huge difference in the music world.16 Jul 12:45 AM
