PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficial docs reveal Govt warned NZ school cellphone ban ‘may not be warranted’The Ministry of Education looked at policies from Europe, Australia, the USA and Asia.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sectorWorkers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.02 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushiesThe machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry falloutChief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil wins legal battle over cycleway outside supermarketConstruction is now expected to begin later this year.01 May 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolitical plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine rangeThe wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to goTe Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.30 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandPetone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered todayToday's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.29 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of killing 79-year-old Wellington woman charged with fraudThe matter will be heard alongside the murder charge at the High Court next month.29 Apr 12:06 AM
New ZealandHow to tell if your preschooler is autisticNew programme for preschool children about to be trialled in New Zealand.27 Apr 01:03 AM
TravelMake winter great again with a mini-break to WellingtonMake the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recordedMetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.25 Apr 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcementEarthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumoursA candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.24 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandPublic sector job cuts not just impacting WellingtonAt least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington.23 Apr 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Didn’t stand up to scrutiny': Reading Cinema deal another loss for Wellington mayorThe Wellington Mayor has lost another key project in her plan to rejuvenate the city.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice identify woman found dead in Wellington harbourThe woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.23 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandWellington’s controversial Reading Cinemas deal canned by councilWellington City Council has announced it's ended negotiations with Reading International.23 Apr 02:34 AM
New ZealandConcern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobsRoles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.23 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandTe Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panelProtestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.22 Apr 10:03 PM
New ZealandMum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured babyThe baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiralOPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cutsThe agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 rolesThe PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington HarbourMultiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.22 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOld Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fireFenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.21 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandGovt 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.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North IslandMore than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam tablet, possible nationwide circulationPeople mistaking the tablet for diazepam are at significant risk of harm, including death.20 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandWellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listingsData shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.19 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandMental Health Foundation looks to cut jobsAround half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.18 Apr 08:19 PM
New ZealandWhat councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructureFor every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I've been in fight mode': Wellington's Cranfields closing after 33 yearsNicola Cranfield is exhausted and doesn't want to spend her days battling the council.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
