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'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcels
Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.
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Free period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?
About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.
Half of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief package
The tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Anger as fuel crisis support skips beneficiaries
About 140,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week.
Govt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?
See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator.
Inside Economics: How Fitch warning, war jitters and weak GDP collide for NZ
New RBNZ Governor Anna Breman has pushed back on market bets of rapid rate hikes.
'The rainy day is here': Why pressure is on Govt to go further on fuel pain
From April 7, about 143,000 working families will receive an extra $50 a week.
About 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel prices
The boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.
More than half of Kiwis have struggled with debt, survey shows
The research shows debt is normal for many New Zealanders, but stress remains high.
‘Vicious cycle’: Study finds multiple illnesses compounding Māori health inequities
Infectious diseases still make up over 25% of acute hospital admissions.
Dave Letele: 'Wave of crime coming' if Kiwis don't receive support with fuel prices
Community activist says people need support after a man tried to siphon petrol near a gym.
'Out of their comfort zones': Local 'heroes' to kick off for a good cause
Last year's event saw the street 'filled with cars' and the sidelines 'packed out'.
Buy now, pay later debt driving more families to food banks and mentors
FinCap says people are seeking help from January, not just a February rush.
Editorial: Hungry New Zealanders face food insecurity for the first time
OPINION: Inflation and the cost of living continue to be the top issues for Kiwis.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’
Officials warned move-on orders could add up to 800 extra court cases a year.
'Gone through the roof': Hamilton foodbank faces food parcel cap amid soaring demand
Working couples and homeowners now make up about 43% of those seeking help.
'Pretty grim': 1 in 3 NZ households struggling with food, report finds
The report found 68% of food-insecure households only started struggling in the past year.
‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless on
The law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.
'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardship
Child poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.
Justice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution'
'There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'
Editorial: Move-on orders are a temporary fix, not a long-term answer
OPINION: The Government's move has the potential to cause more problems than it solves.
Letters: Army initiative to incorporate Māori cultural interests is to be commended
OPINION: The Army's Māori cultural move should not be not dismissed as "inappropriate".
The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?
Advocates say Housing First proves long-term homes cut homelessness and costs.
'Issue is Chuck and Mary's once-in-lifetime trip': PM says begging crackdown for tourist safety
Police will soon get powers to order people to move on for rough sleeping outside shops.
'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni students
In January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.
Govt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'
Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.
'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniforms
Charity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.
‘I am a knight’: Paris’ last newspaper hawker gets top French award
Pakistan-born Ali Akbar Akbar has sold papers on Paris streets for 50 years.
Far North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips funding
Northland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.
'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issues
Owners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.