Inequality

"Because we are iwi led we are more connected and that's where our strength comes from," a manager says. Audio

South Auckland's Buttabean food bank has been saved from closure after generous donations from the community. Audio

The all-encompassing report looked at the ethnic communities' work and employment, health and wellbeing, connectedness and belonging.

Fair Food is rescuing tonnes of food from supermarkets that is nearing its use-by date or slightly damaged but still good to eat and redistributing it to those in need. Audio

A Taranaki foodbank is prioritising food-sovereignty to counter a broken model.

The difference between a stable home and being in crisis can be as simple as the loss of a job or a relationship break-up, advocate Mark Henaghan says. Audio

At least two schools have opted out of the revised free lunch scheme for next year. Audio

A Wellington community is banding together to provide children in need with Christmas presents in a giant version of Secret Santa.

When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.

The Detail - It's being labelled toxic positivity; opening the door to women in sport but closing it before they get into high performance coaching jobs.

Minister Louise Upston has directed her officials to stop publishing weekly updates on benefit numbers as the number of people on welfare reaches record levels.

In Auckland, about 10 percent of households in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu are severely crowded. Audio

The Tenancy Tribunal has backed her mother, who says her child's health has been permanently affected. Audio