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'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB
Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.
Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
'Restraint and moderation': Willis says no urgent need for pay rises for public servants
It comes after she warned most government departments not to expect cost pressure top-ups.
Tūtahi Tonu has a new home between the Barracks Wall lawn and Old Government House
The wharenui has been moved from Epsom Campus to Auckland University.
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Nanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voice
OPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.
'First house I put an offer on': First home success after seven years' saving
She says the market for first-home buyers seems 'pretty good'.
Mines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide locals
Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
Holi Boli pop-up shop in Napier has ethical edge
A former HB designer is creating ethical fashion, which is for sale in Napier this month.
Frank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?
Out of sight – in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
‘No regrets’: Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri shares the cyclonic reason she left Labour
Whaitiri sits with Hawke's Bay Today to explain her shock switch and her future plans.
Teen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his age
Joshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
$10,000 boost for Whangārā's community-led pest control
Whangārā group gets $10,000 for pest control in wetlands.
Visitors from Hawke's Bay: Close battles in school sport as Taradale kids play Ilminster
Focus on building relationships as much as it is on the sport.
Barry Soper: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is on a mission to stir up discontent
OPINION: National’s the Grim Reaper if you listen to Māori Party co-leader.
Celia hitting top gear as automotive engineering student
Growing up around cars pays off for Gisborne EIT teenage mechanic
Tough triangular on home fairways for Tairāwhiti masters golf team
Fingers crossed, Park's Te Kanawa Cup pairs will finally crack on.
'Difficult choice' as church leased to preschool
'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'
Tolaga Bay beach clean-up all go
Contractors started work this week on cleaning woody debris off southern end of Tolaga.
Steve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: The expressive doctor's epic police interview
OPINION: Polkinghorne seldom shut his mouth in his three-hour police interview.
'Covered up': Auckland Council's $315m in 'secret' settlement payouts
Payouts include leaky building claims, employment severance and civil damages disputes.
Editorial: No relief for 'squeezed middle' as rates rises gobble up tax cuts
OPINION: Budget 2024 promised 'relief' from rising costs, but are households feeling it?
Conservation plan for Far North wants public submissions
Te Hiku Conservation Management Strategy out for public feedback
Morning quiz: In which city was NZ's first public library opened?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Gisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeep
Gisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
'Power Plait' Olympian Hoskin eyeing golden double
All about trusting preparation and teammates - Hoskin.
Gisborne letters on doctors in the provinces, speed limits, climate priorities
Gisborne letters on doctors in the provinces, speed limits, climate priorities.
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility
The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.