New ZealandAppeal strikes chord with pianistA pianist who was homeless in Hollywood for a year and a half says he never lacked for company on the streets.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing role split part of reshufflePrime Minister John Key has split housing issues across three ministers as National speeds up its shift toward developing social housing by private providers and reducing reliance on state....06 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: An open letter to our leadersDear John and David. Please forgive the first-name familiarity. I'm older than you are so it doesn't feel terribly out of order.16 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: ChCh locals left out in the coldWhen I was in Christchurch recently to interview the two main candidates in the Christchurch Central electorate, I was shocked to see that people on the street seemed even more weary than ever.14 Aug 09:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan scheme to knock out 'loan sharks'Almost 1 million families will be eligible for low- and no-interest loans under a new Government-backed scheme aimed at saving low-income families from "loan sharks".13 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionDr Ellen Nicholson and Jenni Mace: How to keep our youth safe and in homesDr Ellen Nicholson and Jenni Mace detail six ways to keep young people safe through adolescence.04 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman on benefit despite $1m assetsA terminally-ill divorcee faces being evicted from her home despite being owed nearly $1 million, after her case was put off for three months while a judge is on holiday.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEfforts to cut long-term welfare boostedThe Government is putting another $100 million into getting beneficiaries such as solo parents and the sick into work and stopping them ending up on welfare in the long term.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Tertiary fees slashedGovernment will slash tertiary tuition fees for science, agriculture, and some health science courses, Budget 2014 shows.15 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Beneficiaries left outWhile young working families got treats in the Budget, there was nothing extra for beneficiaries' pockets - the key welfare announcement was an extra $25 million a year to help get beneficiaries back into work.15 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Live video streamJoin us for a live video stream from Parliament as Finance Minister Bill English delivers the 2014 Budget from 2pm.15 May 02:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Incentive for beneficiaries a life-changerEditorial: The rebuilding of the city has created plenty of opportunities. Any initiative that makes it easier for beneficiaries to move to this work is, therefore, welcome.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLife is sweet - Kiwis in Oz answer criticsLife is just fine for many Kiwis living in Australia who say they have nothing to moan about after crossing the Tasman in search of a better life.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPre-job testing finds few on drugsJust one in 100 beneficiaries who had pre-employment drug tests under a new government policy showed any sign of drug abuse.21 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Cave' people first for housing'Cave' dwellers will officially get top priority for social housing under new rules that kicked in this week.15 Apr 08:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Travel is not a right for those taking welfareEditorial: The news that at least 21,000 beneficiaries have travelled overseas in the past nine months had a predictable response.07 Apr 04:14 PM
New ZealandTravelling beneficiaries' payments cutMore than 21,000 beneficiaries have had their benefits cut for going on unapproved overseas trips in the last nine months.02 Apr 11:34 PM
OpinionDeborah Hart: Breaking the warfare mentality of Family CourtFamily disputes are problems to be professionally mediated rather than wars that will be won or lost.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHelplines to merge into single serviceHelpline services for smokers, gamblers and other groups are being merged into a new national "telehealth" service - possibly with a simple 111-style number.25 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandClosing the gaps: Longer life expectancyMaori are living longer and their infant mortality rate will soon be the same as Pakeha - but they're still over-represented in poverty statistics.17 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandClosing the gaps: The ethnic job divideNew Zealand is still wasting its "demographic dividend" of young Maori and Pacific people reaching working age.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandClosing gaps favour youngGaps between New Zealand's main ethnic groups are closing for our youngest citizens - but remain deeply entrenched on many indicators for older children and adults.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Playing politics with poverty hides truthIf the issue of inequality and poverty is to loom large in this election year there are a couple of cherished beliefs on both sides of politics that need to surrender to evidence, writes Brian Fallow.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHomeless shelter forced to close doorsHomeless families like first-time mum Lydia Mataiti and her newborn baby will find it harder to find shelter after the closure of one of Auckland's handful of emergency houses.19 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 ZealandCunliffe denies misleading the public'We've been absolutely clear in all the materials.' David Cunliffe has defended against accusations he mislead the public over his $60 baby bonus.29 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandKey: Cunliffe misleading NZPrime Minister John Key has accused Labour leader David Cunliffe of "misleading New Zealanders" over the $60-a-week child payment scheme.28 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandEconomists: Less work, more babies?Labour's $60-a-week child payment scheme may produce less work and more babies, economists say.28 Jan 08:53 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Baby bonus clear tilt at ballot boxDavid Cunliffe's "baby bonus" is a nifty Trojan horse that will do more for Labour's chances than the usual politically inspired and euphemistically labelled "kissing babies" exercise, writes Fran O'Sullivan.28 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionAdam Bennett: Disputed statistics on income inequalityThis election year there will be claim and counter-claim from National and Labour about whether the recovering economy is a rising tide that will lift all boats.27 Jan 04:30 PM
