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Aaron Hendry set out to build an alternative to emergency housing, one home at a time.

Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.

With a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.

Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.

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OPINION: Is Winston Peters’ metamorphosis more important than kids without shoes?

A group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.

The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.

Community advocate Dave Letele says hungry kids will miss out after foodbank is burgled.

OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.

What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.

The similarities between National and Labour's WFF policies are striking.

OPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.

Katikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.

Political parties make bold commitments at the launch of a new housing group in Auckland.

OPINION: Bryan Bruce asks how can we do things differently to benefit all?

Waitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa Smith

A total of 8000 homes have been disconnected in the past few years due to unaffordability.

OPINION: A Working for Families review will not help those who need it most.

Former Carisbrook Hotel will receive no more referrals until "notice to fix" is sorted.

OPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?

Labour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.

The housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.

'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.

OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.

OPINION: Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki understand the importance of a kāinga, a home to people.

Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?

OPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.

The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.