Benifits
More questions raised about Metiria Turei's benefit fraud
3 Aug 2017
Metiria Turei admits she was recorded as living at the same address as her baby's partner while claiming the DPB but says she wasn't actually living at the property. Audio
Bill English considers benefit hike to tackle child poverty
13 Dec 2016
Bill English is considering a further rise in benefit payments to help those in need after a new poverty report shows no real improvements have been made. Audio
Lawyer appalled abuse victims being penalised
9 Dec 2016
People paid compensation for abuse suffered while in state care are being told their welfare payments could be docked as a consequence. Lawyer Sonja Cooper says the state is giving with one hand and… Audio
Cancer Society wants changes in benefits system
5 Aug 2016
The Cancer Society says people with serious illnesses should be treated the same as ACC patients - not as unemployed. Audio