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Christopher Luxon called on unions to support the Government's tax relief plans.
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Complaints skyrocket in NZ region where only 6 per cent of trains ran on time
Trains have been running slow after it was discovered new tracks were laid too narrow.
MFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellation
Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.
Around 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructure
The Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.
Young Paraparaumu water-skier selected for international competition
Samuel McKenzie was one of six students selected.
Ministry for the Environment staff told redundancies ‘likely’, as Govt aims to save $1.5b
A voluntary redundancy scheme has been started at the ministry.
Principal bids farewell, paves way for new leadership era
New adventures for Paraparaumu College principal Craig Steed.
The ultimate Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns
Many lifestyle brands will be gathered under one roof.
Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn
Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.
Treasury set to axe 50 jobs
Final numbers cannot be confirmed until Budget decisions are announced in May.
Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.
Century-old macrocarpa about to be felled
The historic tree has to come down because of safety concerns.
What water crisis? Why Wellington's PR machine went into overdrive
The worst the shortage got was watering one’s garden by hand instead of with a sprinkler.
'Extreme care' needed for popular beach access
Carol Lingard hopes the situation will be remedied soon.
Couple get stuck into historic Paekākāriki building restoration project
Sharon and Stephen Bryant are restoring the building back to its former glory.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026
Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'
Baby Ru ‘person of interest’ allegedly involved in attack on journalist
The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
Special publication concludes series of books about Paekākāriki
Last book is the 'best one we've done'.
Letter from Nicola Willis forces KiwiRail to bin mega ferry contract after 2-month limbo
It took two months and the eventual letter from the Minister before KiwiRail called time.
Is drinking still a university rite of passage?
Reports claim young New Zealanders are consuming less alcohol than ever.
Super Rugby Selections: Blues lose five to injury
The team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Kāpiti swimmers set to make waves at swimming competition
Kokoro Frost will represent Samoa and Phoebe Nelson will represent New Zealand.
Paraparaumu woman devastated after car stolen by youths
Maheshika Jayaweera's Toyota Aqua was stolen and crashed by two teenage girls.
No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner
The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
Legendary dancer to be honoured at fundraising concert
Several artists will perform in honour of Sir Jon Trimmer.
World’s most detailed study of human health and development enters next stage
The Dunedin Study is the most detailed study of human health and development in the world.
Food Show postponed due to potential Phoenix grand final
The Wellington men currently sit on top of the table.
Public service cuts: Ministry staff called into meetings to learn job fate
Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.
After $500m Shelly Bay buy-up, Peter Jackson turns attention to surrounding land
What has happened to the long-promised reserve on Watts Peninsula in Miramar?
Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames
It is not yet clear how the fire started.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Historian helps revise renowned military book
Chris Pugsley thinks the revised book will fill a gap in the market.