WINZ
Thousands of children hit by benefit sanctions
New data shows about 2000 children on any one day are living in households where their parents have lost up to half their benefits because they've failed to turn up to an appointment in most cases. Audio
Alleged gunman at WINZ office remanded in custody
The man who allegedly tried to get into a Christchurch Work and Income office with a gun this morning has been remanded in custody.
Man who tried to enter Linwood WINZ remanded in custody
The man who police say tried to get into a Christchurch Work and Income office with a gun this morning, has been remanded in custody. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Ministry of Social Development charged over Asburton shooting
The Ministry of Social Development has been charged over the fatal shooting at a Work and Income Ashburton office last year. Audio
Police officer attacked by dog outside WINZ office
A Horowhenua Police officer is recovering after being attacked by an angry man and his dog in Foxton earlier today. Audio
Security review says Ministry could not have prevented WINZ shooting
An independent security review following the Ashburton Work and Income shooting has found there was nothing the Social Development Ministry could have done to prevent the tragedy. Audio
Tully charged with a second attempted murder
The Work and Income murders accused Russell John Tully has been charged with a second attempted murder, of another worker at the office where three women were shot. Audio
WINZ expands scheme to support unemployed with illness issues
The Social Development Ministry is preparing to expand a Work and Income service model that came into effect last year which sees more intensive and individual case management for some people who were… Audio