The irony of the move-on order is it’s made it harder to ignore homelessness – Helen Robinson, Auckland City Missioner
These facts do not, on their own, guarantee a life on the street. The truth is, most of…
Amid new efforts on mental health and public safety, people who work and live downtown say issues are on the rise
People sit in the shade at Town Square Park on a 70-degree day on June 3. (Bill Roth…
Much-needed mental health resources to open soon in Anchorage
Southcentral Foundation aims to open a two-story, 44,178-square-foot intensive case management center called Quyana Qenq’a, or “thank you…
New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Folks Improve Their Health And Habits–Without Leaving the Shelter
Wilfried enjoying The Shelter Gym in Paris – Photo by Omnigym A gym equipment company from Finland is…
Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Her advice to people who find themselves in a similar position is to keep asking for help. She…
Healthcare is often pushed aside by homeless people struggling to survive. This service aims to change that
For the team behind Street Side Medics, the service comes down to an “exceptionally simple idea”. Founder Daniel…
Jolly Roger: Farewell to a Waiheke legend
Roger Reardon, who died earlier this month, represented the last vestiges of Waiheke Island as a sanctuary for…
Ex-judge says move-on orders unworkable and ‘callous’
A retired district court judge says the Government’s proposed move-on orders are unworkable, “callous” and threaten to imprison…
She had a transplant, ended up on the streets, and died aged 47
Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald’s life was as fragile and fleeting as the butterflies she saved from the…
Analysis: Why it’s wrong to dodge questions about homelessness in NZ
Analysis: In Auckland today there are just shy of 600 people sleeping rough, while the number of immediate…
Does NZ have night shelters? PM stands by remark – Labour says ‘out of touch’
The Prime Minister is standing by a statement that New Zealand has no night shelters – after Labour…
Hipkins says he will scrap ‘morally bankrupt’ MSD staff metrics
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says he will scrap the Ministry of Social Development targets which had come…