Stories by Eva Corlett
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Struggle to get emergency grant: 'It made me feel like I'm worth nothing'
People with empty cupboards and the newly unemployed are desperately seeking financial support from the government but many are struggling to get through.
'You're just left in limbo ... we're sitting here struggling'
Government agencies may be working overtime to get wage subsidies to people during lockdown but many are still in the dark over what they are entitled to and when they will get it.
Some rough sleepers still have nowhere to go during lockdown
Agencies have kicked into high gear to get rough sleepers into accommodation during the lockdown, but some people still have nowhere to go.
Homeless particularly vulnerable during Covid-19 pandemic
As more cases of Covid-19 arise, people are being cautioned to work from home or stay home if sick ... but what if you don't have a home?
Wellington's draft social housing policy to go to consultation
Wellington City Council's draft social housing policy proposes to set rent based on a tenant's circumstances, rather than a blanket rate of 30 percent off market rent.
Thames-Coromandel council faces court over not signing climate declaration
An environmental group is delighted it can press ahead and challenge a council's decision not to sign up to a national climate change declaration in the High Court.
Charities could miss out on millions if banks scrap cheques
Charities that rely on cheque donations could find themselves scrambling around for millions of dollars as people move towards a chequeless society.
Concerns raised about farming minister's view on waterways
A fresh water scientist has raised the alarm over comments made by the minister for agriculture that the vast majority of waterways are in good order.
NZ housing shortage a 'human rights crisis'
A visiting UN representative says it is time the right to housing was wrenched from the hands of the private market.
New paper to fill news void in North Shore
A journalist is stepping in to fill a gap in local news on Auckland's North Shore as major media players slash their community outposts.
Crime victim's petition: 'We are non-persons in this'
A petition to give victims of violence carried out by those declared insane the same rights as other victims has obtained 4500 signatures.
Avondale dusts off the cobwebs with centre build
A well-worn and well-loved inner west Auckland suburb is set to get its first taste of revitalisation after years of neglect.
Community group vows to take charge over creek pollution
An Auckland community is vowing to take charge of guarding its local creek in a bid to stop raw sewage, litter and chemicals polluting it.
Nicky Stevens' family want DHB to cover costs of legal fees
The family of the man who took his own life after walking out of a mental health unit wants the Waikato DHB to pay their legal fees after it challenged the coroners findings.
Mainzeal contractors fear millions owed may never be repaid
Tradies owed millions of dollars from failed construction company Mainzeal aren't convinced they'll ever see a single cent.
Customers deserved better - AA on Lime scooters
The motoring safety watchdog says there's a consumer protection issue and the e-scooters shouldn't be on the streets until they're proven safe. Audio
Push for Hep C tests with funding of new life-saving drug
People who have used needles are being urged to get tested for Hepatitis C, after pharmac began funding a highly effective drug for the disease at the start of the month.
Nicky Stevens' mother devastated at DHB's payout delay
The family of the man who took his own life after walking out of a mental health unit is devastated the Waikato DHB is delaying compensation and an apology.
Life insurance firms 'too removed from their customers'
Life insurance customers have described feeling threatened, ignored and kept in the dark by their insurance companies.
Well-established restaurant owners told to leave country
The owners of a popular restaurant in Auckland's St Heliers are facing an uncertain future after Immigration New Zealand rejected their application for residency.
Mobile laundry van delivering dignity to homeless
A mobile laundry and shower service for rough sleepers in Auckland is being hailed as a success just three months after it started up.
'Overwhelming and shocking': High demand sees hundreds miss out on Christmas food parcels
Auckland City Mission has had to turn away hundreds of families lining up for Christmas food parcels as demand outstrips supply.
Court quashes rich-lister's bid to build heli-pad near public beach
One of the country's wealthiest men has had his application to build a helicopter pad on a popular Auckland beach overturned.
Migrant women's refuge struggling to stay afloat
The only Wellington refuge set up for migrant women and children suffering domestic abuse is imploring the government for more funding so it can stay afloat.
Christmas emergency parcels demand: 'Each year it gets bigger and bigger'
Hundreds of people lined up outside Eden Park today to claim Auckland City Mission's emergency parcels in time for Christmas. Video