Ministry apology: Mum of severely disabled daughter denied aid
"I've given up my entire life and marriage to care for her at home," says angry mum.
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Christchurch social housing: Calls for change as waitlists soar
There is concern over a lack of housing for the city's most vulnerable as waitlist soars.
'Taken from their whānau' - Māori leaders want answers
Hui supported by Māoridom's leaders to begin an inquiry into "without notice" uplifts.
'A mosh-pit of dysfunction': Baby uplift inquiries need to include hospital, outspoken DHB member says
Jacoby Poulain said she felt the DHB was missing from the two inquiries.
Oranga Tamariki review will be done on 'whānau' time - Minister
"Whānau has been traumatised, and they need some opportunities to do this at their pace."
'Keep your pēpi close': Stacey Morrison's shock after baby in ward 'uplifted'
'Was that mother given a proper chance? Or was she just judged?'
Oranga Tamariki social worker 'jokes' about bonus for uplifting children
Social worker joked about 'bonuses'. Three weeks later, her daughter was uplifted.
'By Māori, for Māori': Call for kaupapa approach to tackle disparities
Researchers are calling for a change in approach at Oranga Tamariki.
Budget: Welfare increase 'not enough'
Change to welfare payments applauded, but an urgent increase still needed, advocates say.
Warner Cowin: Value businesses for investing in wellbeing
Comment: "There are many ways any business can influence wellbeing beyond paying a wage."
Iwi's message to Govt over taken baby: 'We will intervene at all costs'
Ngati Kahungunu planning to stop all children from being uplifted.
Welfare changes - what you need to know
The Greens will be underwhelmed by Government's response to a damning welfare review.
Beneficiaries' 'desperate situation': Welfare changes after damning review
Govt has acted immediately after a review concluded NZ's welfare system was broken.
Only 1 in 4 new public housing places in Auckland are new builds
The Government is "cannibalising" affordable houses for public housing, NGOs say.
Report on welfare overhaul given to minister
The report will be considered alongside recommendations of Tax Working Group
The Sallies have spoken: Welfare reform is urgent
The Salvation Army has told us we're doing welfare wrong. How are we going to fix that?
Govt could change discriminatory welfare law
A landmark case may change the way people on both ACC and welfare are compensated.
'Thanks for giving me money': Kiwi talks up better life in Aussie
'Thank you for giving us rent allowance fortnightly, thank you for paying all our bond.'
David Cormack: My hopes for daughter's future
OPINION: Imagining a world of change as daughter Greta grows up.
City Mission expects 'most demanding Xmas ever'
Auckland City Mission will almost double the number of meals its provides this year.
Not enough to live on; negative Winz experience: Welfare survey
People said they do not currently receive enough income to live with dignity.
All Work and Income offices to get $2.5m makeover
All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.
Child bride's panic: 'Why did no-one help?'
World Vision's director said people's reactions to the stunt weren't strong enough.
Ministry's use of fake names unlawful, court rules
It was revealed last year the Ministry were using fictitious names on their decisions.
Book aims to help others affected by abuse
Annasophia Calman wants her book about state care to help others dealing with abuse.
'I don't eat dinners': Surviving on $55 for food a week
"Like all mums on a tight budget I lose sleep. I lose my appetite."
Hawkesby: One simple step to helping house the homeless
COMMENT: A south Auckland experiment is a success and paves the way for more support.
Bridges says Govt going 'soft' on welfare
Winston Peters accuses Simon Bridges of taking a "puritanical" view on welfare sanctions.
Benefit sanctions plummet, hardship grants rise
A culture change at Work and Income is underway, with sanctions falling by 20 per cent.
Homeless no more: 'It blows me away just to see how far I've come'
Auckland's Housing First programme keeping homeless people off the streets.
Pension policy: 'I don't want to be a bludger'
Hard look taken at controversial legislation widely considered to unfairly penalise some.
More cash for families from today: What changes mean for you
The Government's much-vaunted package expected to lift 64,000 children out of poverty.
Families Package: Extra time and money well spent
New Families Package means $4000 a year and more time with new baby.
Work and Income offices given a makeover
Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.