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Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.
Killer and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unit
The convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.
West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.
Unions slam PM’s comment they ‘don’t seem to care about working New Zealanders’
Christopher Luxon called on unions to support the Government's tax relief plans.
Complaints skyrocket in NZ region where only 6 per cent of trains ran on time
Trains have been running slow after it was discovered new tracks were laid too narrow.
MFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellation
Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.
Around 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructure
The Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.
Ministry for the Environment staff told redundancies ‘likely’, as Govt aims to save $1.5b
A voluntary redundancy scheme has been started at the ministry.
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Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn
Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.
Rust forces closure of Te Papa level for at least nine months
Rust found in a sprinkler system means the floor will be closed for repairs from May 19.
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Minister's meddling blurs the line between governance and operational oversight
EDITORIAL: Slashing the public service bureaucrats sometimes goes too far.
Treasury set to axe 50 jobs
Final numbers cannot be confirmed until Budget decisions are announced in May.
Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
What water crisis? Why Wellington's PR machine went into overdrive
The worst the shortage got was watering one’s garden by hand instead of with a sprinkler.
'Do we go across the ditch?': Scarce Wellington jobs leave people looking elsewhere
Capital's job market already tough before public sector redundancies.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026
Newstalk ZB host asks Nicola Willis: 'What the hell's going on?'
Baby Ru ‘person of interest’ allegedly involved in attack on journalist
The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.
Lawyer who assaulted 3-year-old, stole $150k from client refused appeal hearing
He admitted assaulting a child in 2008. Then he tried to quash it.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?
'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.
PM pledges to make it 'easier and cheaper' to build houses
“We want to make it easier and cheaper to build.”
Enrich+ gallery showcases local entries for IHC Art Awards 2024
Mayor Susan O'Regan has also been asked to pick three pieces for the Art Studio Awards.
Away trips could be part of long road to footballing glory
After losing first up at home, Napier City Rovers are keen for an away win in Wellington.
Letter from Nicola Willis forces KiwiRail to bin mega ferry contract after 2-month limbo
It took two months and the eventual letter from the Minister before KiwiRail called time.
Is drinking still a university rite of passage?
Reports claim young New Zealanders are consuming less alcohol than ever.
No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner
The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
Food Show postponed due to potential Phoenix grand final
The Wellington men currently sit on top of the table.
Public service cuts: Ministry staff called into meetings to learn job fate
Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.