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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.

Helen Robinson: An end to homelessness

OPINION: Twenty-six thousand New Zealanders on the social housing list is not okay.

Act MP responds to Kelvin Davis' 'vanilla lens' swipe

OPINION: Act MP wants agency to be 'colour blind' when deciding the needs of a child.

Cost of living payment: 'Warnings were ignored'

OPINION: Ex-Treasury official points out 700,000 eligible for the payment didn't get it.

'For the money': David Beckham facing global rage for praising Qatar in new tourism video

The football legend has been called a sell-out for accepting a $19m promotion deal.

Louise Upston: The Jobseeker free ride is ending

OPINION: National's spokesperson for Social Development tackles welfare dependency.

Carmel Sepuloni: Youth need a hand up - not a token handout

OPINION: Minister for Social Development responds to National Party policy announcement.

Thomas Coughlan: National's feel-good moment as Luxon stamps name on party

Christopher Luxon says National's 'energy wave' will carry it to the next election.

Motel money: The companies which earned the most from emergency housing boom

One motel alone has received $16m in grants to house the homeless.

Abuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor says

Three stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.

Married grandmother stole $245k over 15 years while claiming to be solo mum

Rowena Price was overpaid $245,715 during 15 years after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Stand in the corner for 3 weeks - child punished for 'peeking at birthday gift'

Social workers should talk one-on-one with a child, away from their foster carers.

Serial rapist cites childhood of abuse in failed court bid

"Signature" offending seen in abductions of three different women for sex.

Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes

It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.

Budget 2022: Nearly $1b to disability sectors and changes to benefits

Benefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.

Focus: Ranui Caravan Park residents building a vibrant and thriving community

Pete Dehar stacks food for the park's pata kai (store house) for neighbours and locals to grab. Video / Michael Craig