Amy Williams

A young neurodiverse man who was on the Jobseeker benefit says the sheer number of forms to fill, job websites to join and roles to apply for each week was so overwhelming he decided to come off the… Audio

People working with Auckland's homeless are warning that there is a disproportionately high rate of women without shelter in New Zealand, concentrated in Auckland. Tomorrow, Auckland Council's… Audio

The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports. Audio

Families are struggling with the cost of living, with some resorting to sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Audio

Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

Business leaders, community groups, health sector workers and churches are among those due to give evidence at public hearings held by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Government's response to… Audio

In today's episode, around 130,000 families were expected to take advantage of FamilyBoost, which reimburses a portion of early childcare fees, but only around 60,000 have benefitted, and only 250… Audio

Public hearings have begun in Auckland for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio

Makeshift shelters of cardboard and blankets, some propped up with road cones, are dotted along the street near Auckland City Mission, which is struggling to support an increase in rough sleepers. Amy… Audio

Foodbanks already struggling with demand are bracing for a winter surge and calling on the government for guaranteed permanent funding. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio

A New Zealander has been arrested over the attempted murder of a Laotian activist who took refuge in France. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A major fire has ripped through a supermarket in central Auckland. Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World supermarket near Victoria Park in Freemans Bay, where 20 crews battled the… Audio

In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World… Audio

Fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World supermarket in Freeman's Bay. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Social workers are worried state house tenants who have been evicted are then blacklisted - and end up on the street. Amy Williams filed this report. Audio

Samsudeen stabbed five people and injured two others at New Lynn Countdown nearly four years ago, when the city was in lockdown. Two survivors, considered heroes, described to the coroner how they… Audio

Many communities are seeing a spike in homelessness, with a steady rise in the number of people living in cars, parks or on the streets. Amy Williams asked those on the frontline how best to respond. Audio