New ZealandSchool lunches feed pensioners in lockdown"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."17 Feb 03:18 AM
KahuMāori leaders to head Oranga Tamariki advisory boardIt comes days after the embattled agency's chief executive resigned.26 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoFocus Live: Judith Collins gives State of the Nation speechNational Party leader Judith Collins gave her State of the Nation speech, calling for government to use emergency legislation to make it easier to build houses.Watch26 Jan 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Sexually abusing in the name of Jesus. How disgusting'A victim says pent-up frustration prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.11 Dec 08:37 AM
Politics'Children cannot wait': Government slammed for 'unjustifiably slow' welfare reformChild advocates say there is 'immediate, severe need, and children cannot wait'.29 Nov 08:12 PM
KahuKelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster childrenDavis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.25 Nov 11:42 PM
KahuDefiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quitGrainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.25 Nov 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe human cost of Crown's 'brutal' strategy to settle abuse claims"I want the Prime Minister to apologise, to the thousands of children they harmed."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMSD spent $80m resolving abuse claims - $30m went to survivorsThe rest has covered legal and operational costs.19 Oct 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why 2023 must set the benchmark for child povertyOPINION: Child poverty is our national disgrace, writes Cecilia Robinson.12 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: What's the plan for welfare and child poverty? Policies comparedLabour is offering the carrot, National the stick, and other parties want a new approach.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandState abuse survivor dies during lockdown, evidence read on behalfHe endured 'disgraceful' abuse at Lake Alice Hospital in his early teens in the 1970s.22 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandCautious approach to avoid 'work for the dole' schemeCarmel Sepuloni wants to prepare people for work - but doesn't want to make it compulsory.02 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandAccused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal informationMSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.19 Aug 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Very concerned': Oranga Tamariki newborn baby uplifts 'routine''Decisions were being made late, without expert advice... without whānau involvement.'06 Aug 04:22 AM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid's grim toll: NZ approaches unwanted milestoneDire economic conditions mean welfare numbers have peaked at historic levels.10 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: Family talk about the challenges of living in temporary accomodationKain Rongokea and partner Nikki Reynolds talk about the challenges of getting by in temporary accomodation with their young children. Video / Dean PurcellWatch10 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandMuller promises more welfare spending under a National GovernmentMuller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna today.14 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Variety's Warm Hearts winter appealVariety National Programme Manager Emma Bolwell on Variety's Warm Hearts winter appeal. To make a donation and provide a bed for a Kiwi kid this winter go to Variety.org.nz. Video / Dean PurcellWatch07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Neil Finn and Stevie Nicks pen song for Auckland's homelessAuckland City Mission has some high profile support for its centenary.29 May 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungThe best and worst: Rating our MPs under Covid 19David Seymour was one of the most impressive and David Parker one of the least.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're hidden': Jobless man one of many denied benefitA Canterbury man says he has been shocked to see the realities of NZ's welfare system.13 May 08:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council provides helping hand during pandemicA video of orangutans arriving at Auckland Zoo has provided some light relief.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe face of social need: Huge demand for food parcels and food grantsPeople have donated more than $1.7 million to the Salvation Army's Foodbank Project.23 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: At-risk families using lockdown 'to become a better family'There are challenges, and positive behaviour, in lockdown. Made with funding by NZ On Air.21 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAussie investors end life in rat race, boost Whanganui social housingThe couple never set out to become social housing providers, but say it's a "win-win".10 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandVirus could force 100,000 Kiwis to join benefit queue, many for the first time"Nobody is going to come out the other side without needing some support."05 Apr 03:30 AM
PoliticsCoronavirus support: $25/week for beneficiaries, help for working familiesPeople who have to self isolate but have run out of sick days will have costs covered.17 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandPM announces larger-than-usual increases for social welfare benefitsThe benefit increases are the largest since Bill English's one-off boost of $25 a week.24 Feb 05:17 AM
KahuBaby uplifts: Minister, opposition defend head of Oranga TamarikiThe Māori-led inquiry into the Government agency has called for a complete overhaul.03 Feb 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMike Hosking: Misery is a booming businessOn any social indicator you care to name the welfare business is running at full steam.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlatmates charged $150k after Work and Income say they are loversThey say they're flatmates. Work and Income says they're lovers. Now they owe $150k.23 Jan 04:28 PM
New ZealandSolo mum with four children one of thousands in emergency housingFigures reveal the Government spent nearly $50m on emergency housing in just three months.23 Jan 04:38 AM
