Review suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savings
The review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.
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Ombudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant cost
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.
PM 'fine' after cop car crashed into Crown vehicle
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was also in the car.
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
Former top cop ready to shake-up spending on social services
Andrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.
'Shameful': Health NZ planning to cut nearly 1500 more jobs, union claims
Staff have been called into meetings today to discuss the proposal.
'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetService
The relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative.
From derelict church to Wellington’s ‘most ambitious’ new music venue
Capital effort: Meow Nui brings couple's vision to life.
Opinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'
OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.
Christopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadline
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.
‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailed
The victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.
Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas
A senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.
Watch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?
Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.
Tory Whanau on whether she will run for a second term
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crash
Charlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss.
Public sector wages growing faster than private sector
Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.
Winston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decision
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Watch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowd
Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.
Cockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserve
Staff at the sanctuary are 'very upset'.
Hīkoi to Parliament: Tens of thousands energised for change
Police report peaceful hīkoi; 20 medical incidents, one arrest.
Corrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safety
Details of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.
Charter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application process
Announcements about the first new schools are expected next month.
Wrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raid
The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.
'Utmost grace': Lorde backs MPs' haka, sweary take on Treaty bill
Star singer lends her voice to back Te Pāti Māori MPs' protest.
'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATM
Bar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'
Masked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raid
The burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.
First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments
The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.
Warnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in Wellington
Traces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.
'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealed
Officials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.
Wellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles Bill
Ernesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Primary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upset
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.
Police release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search properties
The 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.