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Close to half of what New Zealanders owe in child support is made up of late payment penalties, prompting questions from tax and budgeting experts over its effectiveness for both halves of the family… Audio

Promises, promises: it’s easy to forget which party has pledged what. Welcome to RNZ’s go-to guide for party policy ahead of the 14 October election day. We’ll keep updating this guide as policies are…

For 22 years, media stories regularly bemoaned Kiwis treated as second class citizens across the ditch. This week, the problem finally got resolved, only for coverage to turn to fears of a 'Great… Audio

Despite a week of distractions MPs were working. Hard. Ten bills were finished, and eight brand new bills began their lives, ready for the remaining weeks of this parliamentary term.    Audio

Benefits, subsidies, and wages are all set for a shake-up as a new financial year kicks off tomorrow.

Young families, seniors, and students are among those who'll see more in their pockets, while the… Video, Audio

This week Parliament changes gears to kick start a bevy of proposed laws. It’s another sign the election is not far away. 

The government came under fire over some misdirected cost of living payments this week, but the more enduring story might be who didn't get paid, rather than who did. Audio

Inland Revenue says more businesses are getting behind on GST payments, and its urging business owners to seek help early if they're struggling. In the eight months to March, total outstanding debt to… Audio

The number of children living in motels has reached a record high, despite the government's pledge to combat child poverty.

Latest figures released to Checkpoint show there were more than 4,300… Video, Audio

A grandparents' support group is calling on the Ministry of Social Development to lift its game when it comes to coughing up what it owes carers.

Checkpoint heard from a woman caring for her nephew… Video, Audio

The Ministry of Social Development [MSD] has a system for beneficiaries to repay debt, but getting MSD to pay money owed is a bureaucratic nightmare, one south Auckland social worker says.

When the… Video, Audio

A Woodville family has spoken about their nightmare ordeal trying to get funding and support to look after their severely disabled foster child.

Dairy farmers Pip and Jules Cook care for 15-year-old… Video, Audio

Parliament's second week in the debating chamber at alert level 3 includes the return of the General debate and two Covid-19 related bills. Video, Audio

The number of New Zealand retirees getting their Super while earning more than $100,000 has topped 30,000 - costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars each year.

Figures released to… Video, Audio

Solo mums say benefits just aren't enough to raise a family and food banks say they're seeing unprecedented demand from parents. Sarah Robson investigates the Coalition government's promise to… Audio

A woman who lost her husband in the March 15 mosque attacks says she doesn't know how she'll cope if her family has to return to Pakistan. Amna Ali says the prime minister promised her she'll be… Video, Audio

The government is owed billions from liable parents. Penalties are getting too much for many.If you're on a benefit your payments can fall behind or lapse and then the penalties mount up and compound.

An NZEI survey of more than 600 primary and intermediate schools has shown that despite the pressure on school operational budgets, four in five could scrap donations. About 82 per cent of the… Audio

Compare the political parties' education policies.

Since National took office in 2008 the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster, and one farming family would like the ride to slow down. Video

Analysis - Between the 1950s and 1980s more than 100,000 children were put into state institutions where many suffered abuse and neglect. Is the state is facing up to its crimes? Audio