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Famous chefs reveal meals of those in poverty
A new video campaign by KidsCan is laying bare the meals that real New Zealand families living in poverty are eating.
Renowned chef Nadia Lim cooks "red soup", the leftover water that cheerios have… Audio
Govt's free lunch in schools trial 'a good start' - KidsCan
Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a programme to feed hungry children would be trialled next year in 30 schools, centred around the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, next year.
The price tag… Video, Audio
Bug busting: headlice and how to get rid of them
Julie Chapman founded KidsCan 13 years ago, which runs a health hygiene programme in 732 primary schools nationwide. Head lice treatment is top of their list. They've sent out 25,000 bottles of head… Audio
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
The Salvation Army is expecting a spike in applications for loans for laptop computers and the charity KidsCan has 2500 children on its waiting list for assistance. Audio
KidsCan denied meeting with Govt before funding change
The Minister for Children Tracey Martin's office has confirmed that KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman did request a meeting 10 days after Ms Martin took over the portfolio of Children's minister. Video, Audio
'When I get figures' Children's Minister to consider KidsCan funding
KidsCan says it's been told it will lose its funding on 30 June next year. The charity feeds 30,000 children a week across 700 New Zealand schools. Its executive Julie Chapman told Checkpoint last… Audio
KidsCan may lose govt funding: 'Children will go hungry'
Government funding for children's charity KidsCan will end from mid next year, although it says no final decision has been made. KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman says children will struggle for longer as a… Video, Audio
Children sleeping on floors, sharing toothbrushes, towels
Children's Charity KidsCan has partnered with the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, for a six month pilot to target children living in severe hardship in Hamilton. Video, Audio
Destiny School applies for help from KidsCan
Destiny School has applied for charitable help to feed and clothe some of its students, despite the church's founders driving luxurious sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio
Donations flood in after decile school lunchbox comparisons
Children at a South Auckland primary school won't go without lunch anymore, after Checkpoint looked at the state of lunchboxes at Auckland schools. Video, Audio
'Poor kids are not a priority for our Government'
School principal Gordon Pepere is on the verge of tears while describing children arriving at school barefoot and with little food in their bags, which they use as raincoats to shelter from the rain.
…Pharmac looks to fund women's tampons and pads
Government funded health agency Pharmac is considering funding women's sanitary products such as tampons and pads. Charity KidsCan says many girls can't afford the products. Audio
Charity under pressure to provide hygiene kits
Children's charity Kidscan says low-decile schools are increasingly asking them to provide hygiene packs for students whose parents are unable to afford deodorant, soap and toothbrushes. Video, Audio