New Zealand$15,000 demand outrages BennettPaula Bennett has attacked the integrity of a solo mother who is asking for $15,000 to settle a privacy complaint against the minister.26 May 04:00 PM
EmploymentReport links long-term sick leave to depressionPeople off work due to injury are likely to suffer high rates of depression and suicide, new research suggests. 23 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandHelping to foster better parentsA teaching method for caregivers of children from broken homes is "a bit like <i>Supernanny</i>" says the boss of a scheme aimed at coaching foster parents.21 May 04:00 PM
EducationRise in number of young without incomeThe number of young people aged 20 to 24 with no income almost trebled between 1996 and 2006, according to new figures.11 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandWhanau Ora to receive $134.3 millionFamilies-based social services initiative Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, Prime Minister John Key announced today.05 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandWinz tells jobseeker to 'dumb down' CVWinz staff told a woman with a university bachelor degree to "dumb down" her CV before applying for jobs.05 May 09:30 PM
PoliticsBennett suffers from mistaken identityPaula Bennett lauded a professor she appointed to a welfare reform group - then confused him with a namesake with wildly opposing views.05 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeneficiaries and pensioners lose $430mThe Govt has cancelled pumping $430m into superannuation, tax credits and benefits that would have, in effect, been compensation for higher tobacco taxes.29 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister denies offering money to beneficiaryPaula Bennett has denied she offered money to a beneficiary who laid a privacy complaint against her.29 Apr 07:50 AM
WorldCut dole to under-30s: AbbottAustralian Opposition leader Tony Abbott is considering banning the dole for the under-30s.21 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldRudd blasts dole ban proposalAustralia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.20 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandWelfare review to consider unemployment insuranceThe govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.14 Apr 01:00 AM
