Ministry for Pacific Peoples hit with 57 job cuts
Up to 57 roles have been cut as part of wider public sector cost-cutting measures.
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A track infrastructure issue caused delays and cancellations - trip home should be smooth.
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Former Fijian PM Bainimarama handcuffed, sentenced to prison
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Michael Johnson was on a dream opera tour in Italy when he was allegedly attacked.
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Fiji govt urged to tackle 'sex tourism' issue
Children going missing in Fiji is becoming a regular occurrence.
Inside Auckland’s train month of hell: Former transport boss's ‘incredulous’ texts to Mayor's office, AT exec confusion
'KiwiRail IT can just login to safety critical signaling system, and muck around.'
Financial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economist
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown agreed to commission the report after requests by councillors.
'Many Pacific women suffer in silence'
"Endometriosis is a hidden epidemic among women, yet it remains shrouded in silence."
‘Everything all good’: Defiant realtor who refused course on Māori values back at work
Lawyers won interim court order over licence ahead of judicial review later in the year.
'I had no clue!': Parents fume at Auckland school's response to machete attack
Some students may have had to process violent incident without support, parent said.
Nine-year-old Auckland boy ‘T.J.’ missing for more than three weeks is found
The 9-year-old hadn't been seen since April 11.
Police arrest man in Waiheke in relation to Beach Haven kidnapping
The man was found at a property housing members of the Mongols.
Panmure-Ōtāhuhu MP Jenny Salesa's electoral office targeted
Several windows were left smashed and shattered glass littered the ground.
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Travellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuation
Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.
Attacked waiting for bus: Boy left bruised, needing psychological help
Police investigating two separate attacks within half an hour at West Auckland station.
Island Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid
"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."
Pair who fled on motorbike sought after burglary in Māngere
The incident happened about 9.15am in South Auckland.
Thousands gather for Anzac Day dawn services
Events are planned throughout the day across the country.
‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ram
The couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.
'Autism is not what defines our daughter'
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Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Man working on $1.2b wastewater tunnel trapped underground by steel pole
Watercare give update on man hurt when he became trapped while working underground.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
'I get off the plane and feel at home': John Campbell on his Samoan chief title
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Dengue fever in Samoa: 'Pack insect repellent'
Samoa is dealing with more than 200 recorded cases of dengue fever.
Fate of ‘dangerous’ high-rise apartment block decided by Auckland Council
Residents were threatened with having to leave their homes by Monday.
Buses replacing some train routes due to track and system issues
Train services around Auckland are delayed or cancelled until further notice.
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'We treat our really talented people like the bro next door'
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