Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
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Rewriting the rulebook for building in the capital
Here's what you need to know ahead of a crucial council meeting today.
Kids' rugby trip money allegedly stolen by coach, wife
Parents became suspicious when they started planning a second trip.
Interislander cancels more passenger sailings due to lifeboat fault
The fault was found during scheduled maintenance.
'Unsafe and unworkable': Kiwi ECE teachers lured to Australia
One teacher considering the move says the ECE sector in New Zealand is in 'crisis'.
Wellington Water fails to meet performance targets
It aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.
Devastated father charged over child’s driveway death: ‘already a life sentence’
A father charged over his son's driveway death will be sentenced in May.
Man arrested after crypto robberies in New World car parks
Police say the robberies, which happened in broad daylight, are upsetting for the victims.
Repair collective Cahoots getting creative with transport in hilly Wellington
Jade Musther is crowd-funding a unique build for her repair and construction business.
'Help Swan Lake take flight': RNZB restoring 30-year-old costumes
The costumes are worse for wear including tears, rust stains, and feathers gone wild.
Transport Minister refuses to commit to walking and cycling path in new Mt Vic tunnel
Brown stated during election campaign that there would be one.
Public sector boss pays for own flights to discuss cuts with staff
Oranga Tamariki's boss is dipping into his own pocket due to spending restrictions.
'Zombie building': Reading refused to provide assessment for damaged cinema
Councillor concerned ratepayers could end up stuck with a zombie building.
'Very concerning': Fears of health worker exodus as Australia tempts Kiwis
Public service cuts are said to only be adding to the problem.
Explained: Why is Wellington’s Reading Cinema deal so controversial?
What is the deal, will ratepayers be left out of pocket, and is it corporate welfare?
'Sobering': A tough year ahead for homeowners but could NZ get lucky?
The OCR has been held at 5.5 per cent with no real indication of relief any time soon.
What is sludge and why are Wellingtonians paying $400m to get rid of it?
Wellingtonians will be paying a levy for 30 years on top of rates to fix the icky problem.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
New Zealand’s biggest street fair and free music festival in Wellington today
Newtown Festival is the biggest free musical festival and street fair in Aotearoa.
Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal
Councillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.
'Organised rumble': Up to 200 youths from rival schools in mass brawl
The brawl follows a week of violence in Taitā, Lower Hutt.
Council abandons Transmission Gully prosecution, dismisses 17 charges
The regional council is now pursuing another legal avenue to protect the environment.
Name suppression continues for woman accused of murdering pensioner
The reasons for the name suppression are also suppressed.
Fatal hit and run driver admits manslaughter of young mum
Jason Tuitama has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the alcohol-fuelled hit and run.
Wellington’s controversial Reading Cinema deal survives attempt to stop it
The council is ploughing ahead with a plan to buy the land under the building for $32m.
‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quake
The tremor hit just before 5.20am.
Tory Whanau finally reveals Wellington’s secret Reading Cinema deal
The mayor released details of the controversial deal in a statement tonight.
Wellington Labour Party launches campaign to stop airport shares sale
Wellington City Council has proposed to sell its 34 per cent share in the airport.
Corporate welfare or visionary? The secret cinema deal dividing Wellington
What was once Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's 'win' has been soured by secrecy.
Raumati Beach death victim named
Emergency services were called to the scene of a water incident earlier this month.
Price hikes considered for Wellington trains and buses
Regional council says it's stuck between 'a financial rock and a fiscal hard place'.
Kiwi apartment owners seek overseas insurance after premium spikes $350k
Owners mull working with agents to go directly to the international underwriting market.
Tory Whanau admits secrecy around $32m cinema deal went on too long
Details of the deal will finally be revealed at a council meeting on Thursday.
Buses to replace Wellington trains most weekends for next '10 to 15 years'
The region's network has a significant renewals backlog.