Christchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.

Public service job numbers have continued to fall.

Internal Affairs will investigate Auckland SkyCity Casino's decision to deny a gambler a $60,000 payout won in a card game.

The leak to Australian media of a high-level NZ diplomatic cable has jeopardised future discussions between the two countries, Phil Goff says.

A constable was suspended on full pay for three years until he was found guilty of supplying methamphetamine just months before he applied for the job.