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There's been unprecedented demand for what's supposed to be a short-term housing option.

Punitive charges and interest penalties force thousands into debt trap.

The latest Covid-19 numbers released at 1pm.

The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.

"I was able to get pretty much everything the kids wanted."

Ngāi Te Rangi Tauranga has bought apartments to house some of the city's most vulnerable.

'Today's announcements mark a new era for us' - Disability Rights Commissioner

Demand for hospitality workers in Wellington has tripled over the past two years.

When lockdown will end, how the new system will look, financial help and leaving Auckland.

Long stayers moved from Whanganui homeless hub after threats to safety.

The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.

Race is on to vaccinate families of thousands of kids are in Auckland emergency housing.

The 5,300 people who applied for Jobseeker benefit for four months last year owed money.

Retirees stuck overseas for longer than six months will lose their pension.

People can collect Super for up to 26 weeks while overseas before payments are frozen.

Lyndsey Erasmus feels a deep sense of guilt for the slow processing of the subsidy.

More than $69 million has provided to support providers and community organisations.

Food, toilets, showers and other support are on offer at the Anzac Pde camping site.

Time is power when investing and people need to take control of their own retirement

Women's Refuge Whanganui staff are busy, but coping, manager says.

"It makes you feel like you're some kind of a criminal."

Communities are encouraged to access support through MSD and Whānau Ora.

Staff have been told to stay inside and keep away from the window, the Herald understands.

Crime in Auckland's CBD has jumped and businesses are feeling the pinch.

Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.

Contractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.

Can chess clubs, barbecues and cultural dance save youth from gangs?

Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.

Pensioners struggling to get home are having their superannuation payments stopped.