Poverty
Poverty persists across PNG and Pacific despite economic growth - World Bank
About half of Papua New Guinea's population lives on less than US$3.65 a day, while Fiji and Solomon Islands are also struggling to raise its living standards. Audio
Do you know what people on benefits actually get?
A misguided view of the generosity of welfare is one of the problems threatening social cohesion, a researcher says: "Without social cohesion, societies become increasingly unstable."
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
Wgtn homeless numbers soar in housing crisis - advocate
There has been a 40 percent increase in homelessness in Wellington, according to a charity that works with rough sleepers. Audio
28 Indira Stewart | The Hidden Cost of Poverty
As politicians argued about solutions to poverty during the election cycle, Indira Stewart took the discourse to street level, giving a voice to teens working full-time on top of schooling to support… Audio
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…Cutting fruit and veg GST not the best way to help - tax expert
Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?
