Inequality

Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them.

A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people. Audio

A quarter of the resort's houses are empty, but people arriving for work are being offered places with literal holes in the ceilings. Audio

Coordinator Tessa Bell said they are seeing an all-time high demand for financial mentoring and support.

The Green Party is concerned a policy that imposes sanctions on beneficiaries with outstanding arrest warrants is further widening the inequality gap.

Labour says this year's Budget was simply "not the time" to overhaul Working for Families.

Only 16 percent of New Zealand's exporting firms are female-led, according to a new report by economic analysts BERL.

Auckland had the highest proportion of properties resold at a loss, and more apartments were loss-making than other property types.

Working families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living and inflation remains high. Audio

Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations. Some who rely on them are being turned away.

Rural Gisborne whānau are sleeping easy at night, knowing they have a permanent home on the land of their tīpuna.

One of Australia's highest-profile TV hosts, Stan Grant, has stood down from presenting a prime-time show after receiving "relentless" racist abuse.

A new hub is open in Hamilton central that will be an all-hours safe place for vulnerable young teenagers to get back on track.

Rangatahi advocates are concerned current support levels are needlessly pushing many young people directly into hardship and poverty.