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The 10 Kiwi companies paying back $200m in Covid wage subsidies
Cash-strapped, or cashing in? Some big firms have repaid all the Covid money.
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Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed
Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.
Modular house builder hits the wall, unable to pay IRD $298,000
The company wanted to reduce waste and build in a more sustainable and higher-quality way.
Work and Income: Winz deletes ‘sleeps over’ as listed reason to not grant benefits
Winz has tweaked its criteria for solo parents' eligibility for benefits.
Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
No inquest: Almost nine years after WINZ shooting murders Coroner closes final chapter
Coroner outlines improvements made by MSD after 2014 WINZ office murders.
Winz customer takes app frustration out on window
Young man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
EziBuy 'a tenant at risk': Landlord flagged issues at retailer a year ago
'Their use was not appropriate for the site because rental levels had crept up.' - Mence
Six reasons why one Ponsonby Central restaurant failed
'Business was already financially struggling with high overheads and staffing issues.'
Cafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, fines
Company got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Susan St John: Social security cold comfort for too many
OPINION: Benefits have become harder to access over years of systemic changes.
Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
Covid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide study
Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
'Buyer beware': Seller cops flak after Hastings mum says her $600 firewood order damp
People buying firewood for winter are being reminded to ask questions before purchasing.
Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.
'It's really tough': Rental crisis adds to pressure on emergency housing
For every seven homes up for sale in Hawke's Bay, there is just one rental available
'Incredibly stressful': Struggle to get through Work and Income helpline
One woman had her benefit cut because she missed a phone call.
Govt ministries on track to sack unvaxxed staff - hundreds of jobs on the line
A High Court ruling has not deterred the public sector from firing unvaccinated staff.
Covid stand-off: 220 unvaccinated ministry staff set to be sacked
MSD is getting advice on a recent court decision before firing sacked staff.
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shooting
Episode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.
Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.
Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty
Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.
Struggling families facing 'threefold poverty': social workers
The Salvation Army says planned benefit boosts must be brought forward.
Jarrod Gilbert: Prison doesn't usually offer hope. Why this unit is different
Imagine living in lockdown for six years and no tech. How would you adapt to life outside?
Opinion | Welfare doled out with cruelty and inhumanity
OPINION: Anna Casey-Cox writes welfare provision in New Zealand lacks a heart.
Her husband died of dementia. Days later Work and Income demanded money
"It makes you feel like you're some kind of a criminal."
Female Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'
Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.