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'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
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Charities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations
'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'
Simon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis
OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.
Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.
‘It wasn’t a mess’: Woman faces $400 fine for leaving donations outside op shop
The Auckland woman put the bag of glassware and clothes on a ledge by the shop entrance.
‘We all have a part to play’: New Salvation Army leader on ‘grim’ state of nation
Janine Donaldson is the first female leader of New Zealand’s Salvation Army.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make
The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.
Rotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated items
The can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: A decade later Paul Hickey’s Fill The Bus Christmas Appeal keeps getting bigger
A decade later, Rotorua Hits presenter Paul Hickey is amped for the event.
'Everyone deserves warm kai': Kmart supports foodbank
The wishing tree appeal is in its 31st year and the need for it 'has never been greater'.
What the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year
'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Charities team up to launch food distribution service
Napier MP Katie Nimon says the free food service is 'a very special programme'.
Forced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mums
This is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.
Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job
Northland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
Tairāwhiti suffering in 'perfect storm' of poverty
The Salllies call for support during their Winter Appeal week.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
Salvation Army store shifting into ToolShed building
The Hastings Salvation Army Store has closed and will move just up the road.
'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal
"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."
Young boy donates all his coins in food drive
Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.
Mamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal
“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”
'No let up': Meet the agencies working alongside the foodbank for you
Over 100 referral agencies help make sure thousands in the community get much-needed food.
'Massive confidence boost': Trust donates $10k to Christmas Appeal
"Together we can make a difference, and Rotorua Trust is pleased to be part of it.”
Kiwi volunteers build new Salvation Army base in Tongan village in record time
Up to 15 volunteers from New Zealand travelled to Tonga for the project.
Bad granny: Woman, 85, evicted from social housing for 'bullying' neighbours
She verbally abused one and made repeated false accusations against others.
'Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV camera
The 52-year-old admitted to police it was a 'stupid' move.
Salvation Army to incorporate Māori to help set new strategic guidance
The church is upping its strategic alliance with Māori.