Homelessness
Work and Income places 81yo woman in pricey "dosshouse"
An 81-year-old homeless pensioner says Work and Income recommended she stay in a “dosshouse” for $350 a week, but it’s so bad she’d rather sleep in her car. Video, Audio
Woman's surgery delayed by homelessness: 'There's nothing you can do, nothing'
A Lower Hutt single mother who needs surgery for a debilitating spinal injury can't get it - because she doesn't have a home to go to afterwards.
Church's housing trust tackling homelessness
A Hutt Valley church that has previously protested about the shortage of social housing in the city is putting its money where its mouth is and building five new homes for needy people.
Beyond the Beehive: Homelessness
Ken has slept on Auckland's streets for the majority of his life and he struggles to see that ever changing. In the final episode of our video series Beyond the Beehive, reporter Max Towle and… Video, Audio
Homeless count in Auckland doesn't paint a full picture - yet
The census estimates about 800 people are living in cars or on the street but the figures are just the tip of the iceberg.
Tenants refuse to leave 'slum' boarding house
The former St Joseph's Catholic convent on Great North Road in Auckland's Grey Lynn houses those with few other options. So now that it's sold, many are refusing to leave, saying they've got nowhere… Video, Audio
Dame Louise Casey - Courting controversy in the public service
Dame Louise Casey is a Visiting Professor at King's College London and a guest lecturer at the London School of Economics. She has been a driving force in the establishment of the Institute for Global… Audio
Gisborne homeless have nowhere to go
Despite most major centres having night shelters, there's no such thing in Gisborne, leaving the homeless with no other option but to sleep on the streets. Video, Audio
Insight: Facing down loneliness for NZ's ageing population
With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio
Christchurch plan to curb homelessness 'crap'
The Christchurch City Council's plans to to help curb a rising homeless population has left some people who live rough worried. The council is considering funding the Christchurch City Mission to… Audio
Homeless will move into 80 of 280 units in new HNZ development
Housing Minister Phil Twyford has unveiled details of plans to replace a HNZ high-rise in Auckland's central city with a new 'state of the art' housing unit for the homeless, state housing tenants and… Video, Audio
Auckland's homeless to be officially counted
A census of Auckland's rough sleepers has been described by the mayor as the first step in addressing the city's shameful levels of homelessness. Video, Audio
Homeless mums hide out for fear of losing kids
Whanau support workers in Whangarei say they're worried about mothers hiding the fact that they're homeless - out of fear they'll lose their children. NGO's are reporting record numbers of homeless in… Audio
Homeless crisis in Whangarei sparks call for day shelter
The Mayor of Whangarei is appealing for help to set up a day shelter for the city's growing number of homeless people. Sheryl Mai says high rents are forcing families out on the street - and the… Audio
Nelson now among top three cities for homelessness in NZ
A Nelson-based men's support and advocacy service says homelessness in Nelson is increasing as fast as it is in Wellington and Auckland. Tracy Neal reports. Video, Audio
Government unveils plan to tackle homelessness as winter looms
The Government's unveiled a $100 million plan to get people out of cars, off streets, and into safe, dry and warm shelter over winter. Video, Audio
Emergency housing braces for another tough winter
The Housing Minister, Phil Twyford, says the government is doing everything it can to mobilise extra resources ahead of another gruelling winter for the country's homeless. Emergency housing providers… Audio
'Our homeless community is going to be bigger than ever'
Groups working with homeless people are bracing themselves for another gruelling few months as winter sets in.
Cooking and gardening classes for Wellington's beggars
The Wellington City Council says begging has become a problem in the capital, and wants to spend one million dollars over the next ten years to fund day activities for them. Video, Audio
'Day activities' mooted for beggars in Wellington
A proposal to fund 'day activities' for beggars on the Capital's streets at the cost of a million dollars will be considered by Wellington City Council. The idea is to address anti-social and… Audio
