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Official 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.
Is this the darkest day for the civil service? Latest job cuts push total over 3000
Kāinga Ora, Ministry of Housing, Stats NZ, Ministry of Ed, NZQA had cuts today.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
Gun fired at machete wielding man outside Wellington Hospital
The pair remain at large. Police appeal for witnesses.
$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushies
The machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.
Firearm discharged outside Wellington Hospital
No one has been injured and police say those involved appear to know each other.
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
Council wins legal battle over cycleway outside supermarket
Construction is now expected to begin later this year.
DiCaprio’s kiwi callout: ‘New Zealand’s capital has been transformed’
The Hollywood actor has thrown his star power behind New Zealand conservation efforts.
Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi could be heading home after ‘long and arduous journey’
Discussions around the return of the Treaty documents to the North are ongoing.
Political plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine range
The wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.
Ministry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to go
Te Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.
Attempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secret
Student hatched chilling plan to kill his ex's new boyfriend.
Petone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered today
Today's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here’s how much fares will rise
How much more you pay will depend on where you live.
Political Roundup: Why Tory Whanau has the lowest approval rating in the country
OPINION: Whanau’s policies and priorities are at the centre of her problems.
Woman accused of killing 79-year-old Wellington woman charged with fraud
The matter will be heard alongside the murder charge at the High Court next month.
Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86
The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.
Editorial: Baby Ru deserves justice six months on from tragic death
OPINION: Come clean: The time for silence over Baby Ru's death is over.
Phoenix finish strong but must wait for title decider
The Phoenix did their job, but it's advantage Mariners for the Premier's Plate
Phoenix finish regular season with rousing win
The Phoenix earned victory - but the fate of the Premiers Plate is out of their hands.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
New programme for preschool children about to be trialled in New Zealand.
One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist
Police investigating after late-night incident on SH1 in Ōtaki.
Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.
Free speech v hate speech: University postpones debate after student backlash
Event pushed back after fears it could be a platform for hate speech.
Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had
His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
Anti-war protesters turn Wellington's Bucket Fountain red
Posters have also been stuck around its perimeter.
Anzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy Kiro
OPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."
Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.