Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
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'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour
Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.
Old Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fire
Fenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
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.
Highly potent synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam tablet, possible nationwide circulation
People mistaking the tablet for diazepam are at significant risk of harm, including death.
Wellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listings
Data shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.
Mental Health Foundation looks to cut jobs
Around half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.
What councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructure
For every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
'I've been in fight mode': Wellington's Cranfields closing after 33 years
Nicola Cranfield is exhausted and doesn't want to spend her days battling the council.
'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartments
Owners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.
Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.
Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years
Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.
Editorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dream
OPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.
Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest
More than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.
'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
400 jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki; cuts called 'extreme'
The Children's Ministry is looking to slash spending by 6.5 per cent.
Opinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?
OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership
Whanau previously chose not to renew her membership to work with councillors productively.
Family syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'
The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.
‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parking
One business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.
Disbelief Government planning mega tunnel after axing ferries
The tunnel bypassing the inner city will cost several billion dollars.
Possible mega-tunnel underneath Wellington
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced a possible 4km long tunnel may be built to cut congestion in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt investigating mega tunnel underneath Wellington
The tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Smashing good time: Why are people paying to destroy things?
The Smash Room in Upper Hutt already has a few regulars after opening in December.
'Fattening the profits of law firms': DIA legal team in proposed cull, says union
The changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.
One in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testing
Thermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.
Electric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dog
Coroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.
Pineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIs
Finally, a 'promising' alternative to endless courses of antibiotics.