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'A major source of shame and stress for these families'
Tens of thousands of families are seeking government help to put food on the table. Audio
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Plan to end rough sleeping in England by 2027
The UK government has vowed to end rough sleeping on England's streets over the next decade.
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Hot air over Europe eclipses news from the South
It was widely reported that a heatwave in Europe was caused by a hot air plume from Africa. But the North African heatwave that preceded the European one barely rated a mention - despite resulting in… Audio
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Hot air over Europe eclipses news from the South
It was widely reported that a heatwave in Europe was caused by a hot air plume from Africa. But the North African heatwave that preceded the European one barely rated a mention - despite resulting in…
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'It could be the difference between leaving and staying' - teacher
A young teacher who is considering leaving Auckland for a job somewhere cheaper says a housing allowance would help him stay. Audio
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Principals support union's claim for housing allowance
The Auckland Secondary Principals' Association is backing calls for a housing allowance for teachers working in areas with high rents.
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The long, wide view on building things differently
Analysis - A reality TV show offers clues to what's wrong with New Zealand's building industry, writes Phil Pennington.
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Majority of business sector believes activity will improve - PM
The government is playing down a warning from the Treasury that it's finances could be under threat from a slump in business confidence and a cooling housing market. Audio
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'Families are not supported at all'
Family members who have lost relatives to suicide say they are desperate for change, the inquest system needs an overhaul, and mental health services need drastic improvements.
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Looming housing crisis for over 65s - Retirement commissioner warns
The retirement commissioner is warning of a looming housing crisis for the over 65s as home ownership rates decline while the number of pensioners is set to almost double over the next 20 years.
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Looming housing crisis for over 65s - Retirement Commissioner
The retirement commissioner is warning of a looming housing crisis for over 65s as home ownership rates decline and the number of pensioners is set to almost double over the next 20 years. Audio
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Builders' payments delayed due to contract change
The Ministry of Education is being blamed for a badly leaking Auckland high school and for changing contracts so that builders can wait up to twice as long as usual to get paid.
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How dangerous is China's great wall of debt?
We consider China an economic juggernaut, but much of its growth has been debt-fuelled. The Chinese economy now faces a number of threats, says financial journalist Dinny McMahon. Audio
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Still no budget, but oh so nearly
Grant Robertson announced the Government’s budget back in May, but it’s still not a done deal. You may be surprised but it's normal. Audio
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Govt confirms $50m loans to Queenstown council
The government has confirmed it will provide more than $50 million of 10 year interest-free loans to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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'If you got abused in Australia, Australia is responsible'
A man who was sexually abused in Australian state care as a boy is taking his fight for compensation to the United Nations.
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The life and death of David Cerven
At 21, David Cerven was shot dead by police in what many assumed was 'suicide by cop'. Susan Strongman traces his story of love, debt and despair all the way from Slovakia to the Auckland park where…
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The battle over Wellington’s ‘ugliest building’
For six years, the towering Gordon Wilson Flats have sat empty and decaying, as its owner has fought to demolish the heritage-listed building. Now it hopes it can end the impasse by capturing the…
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Living and retiring in debt
With the up-coming review of the rules governing borrowing and lending, the National Building Financial Capability Trust says it is seeing an increase in people entering retirement owing money. The… Audio
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The life and death of David Cerven
At 21, David Cerven was shot dead by police in what many assumed was 'suicide by cop'. Susan Strongman traces his story of love, debt and despair all the way from Slovakia to the Auckland park where…
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Silent lambs: Child sexual abuse and the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses' quest is to save the 'wicked' from damnation, but that quest has seen perpetrators of sexual abuse shielded from justice, writes Amy Parsons-King from The Spinoff. Video
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Govt urged to scrap self-imposed spending cap
The government is being warned it has no chance of fixing run down public services unless it ditches its self-imposed spending rules. Video
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Latest global crisis: Running out of sand
Sand is the most extracted solid material in the world with 50 billion tonnes mined a year, used for everything from roads and buildings to mobile phones - and we’re running out. Investigative… Audio
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Man abused as a boy in Australian state care denied compo: 'It's not fair'
The NZ man, who has been denied $150k because he is not a resident, says it's just not right : "We get punished and they can just do what they like".
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Insight: Facing down loneliness for NZ's ageing population
With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio
