Stories by Bella Craig
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'It's a hard winter' - Fears over end to free flu vaccine funding for children
An Auckland mum of six says she can't afford to have her kids vaccinated against the flu now that it is no longer free. Audio
Jump in number of people selling second-hand clothes online
Online pre-loved clothing stores across the country say there has been a big increase in people wanting to sell their clothes. Audio
Intermediate-aged boy's $16k online gambling debt
The boy clocked up $16,000 on his mum's credit card, a group raising the alarm about increasing child gambling says.
Black mould and septic overflow: What tenants are dealing with
Tenants across the country say they are still living in homes that do not meet the healthy homes standards.
Families doing it tough after govt cuts food bank's funding
There's been an avalanche of demand for kai, but not enough money coming in to help. Audio
'Every town in New Zealand deserves a surfboard library'
New Zealand's first surfboard library is putting out the call for your munted old board.
Students gaming the allowance system
Some have found a way to get allowances up to $300 a week, even if they are already getting handouts from their parents.
Eftpos tipping puts pressure on customers
A roll out of new, upgraded EFTPOS machines have been posing the awkward question. Audio
Students paying big money for mouldy flats
Students say they're constantly getting sick from cold, damp and mouldy flats for which they are paying exorbitant rents. Audio