Manufacturing80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmillAnother 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.16 Dec 06:29 AM
EmploymentJobs cut at two sawmillsMore than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandYoung killer jailed for 20 monthsA 14-year-old boy was jailed for 20 months and his father for two years at the High Court in Gisborne today in an emotional sequel to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy on an East Cape farm in July 2009.07 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandEmployees laid off weeks after returning to workMore than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks have been laid off, just weeks after returning to work.13 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandKiller, 12 - father's cover-upThomas and Leanne Papuni have waited months for the truth about the killing of their 11-year-old son Triston by a 12-year-old relative.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy admits killing 11-year-old mateA 13-year-old East Coast boy has become one of New Zealand's youngest killers after admitting a charge of manslaughter today.26 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandFugitive arrested after four months on runUsing tear gas, the Armed Offenders Squad today arrested an alleged aggravated robber who has been on the run since June.22 Oct 06:26 AM
