New ZealandScientists, staff call on minister to intervene in Callaghan Innovation restructureStaff fear 'reset' to be announced Monday will mean big job cuts at Callaghan Innovation.07 Apr 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis is just the right amount of ToryOpponents want to compare Willis to Ruth Richardson. She is quite different.05 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive payThe ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.04 Apr 04:51 AM
New ZealandHealth Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per centMinistry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.04 Apr 01:22 AM
Aged care'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.03 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health proposes 134 job losses, MSD calls for mass voluntary redundanciesThe ministry is expected to slash its budget by $78m between 2023/24 and 2024/25.03 Apr 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Have advocacy ministries gone past their use by date?OPINION: Advocacy ministries are one reason the civil service grew by 14,000.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: The Govt’s action plans might actually be a good ideaOPINION: On the surface, the plans are laughable. But there is some substance behind them.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay SuitesA court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.02 Apr 07:26 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport MinisterSimeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.02 Apr 08:32 AM
Politics'More medical doctors, not spin doctors': PM defends public sector job cutsChristopher Luxon got a flu vaccine and a roasting from Opposition parties.02 Apr 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Not a good look': Councillor questions mayor's trip'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'31 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentApril 1 Govt cash boosts: Everything your family can claim from todayThousands will be affected by the financial adjustments.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: GST a lost opportunity for the left to show visionOPINION: GST is seen by many people as one of the most regressive taxes going.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionUniversity safe spaces are taking inclusivity backwards - Act education spokeswomanOPINION: Parmjeet Parmar answers the critics over Auckland university's designated spaces.29 Mar 04:45 PM
New ZealandDiary of an officer: Why police are moving to AustraliaPolice have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment cuts will hit Pasifika communities hardSpending at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will be slashed by 40 per cent.28 Mar 04:49 AM
BusinessNicola Willis on the state of the Government's financesWillis has conceded she won’t be able to get the books back in shape quickly.27 Mar 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Nicola Willis' Budget preview a sobering reality checkOPINION: Delivery is always tough for the Government - even if the economy was stronger.27 Mar 05:00 PM
EmploymentAll the cash boosts Kiwis will get from April 1 - and the new tax increaseThousands will be affected by the changes in just a few days' time.27 Mar 04:00 PM
TaxWillis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quicklyFinance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.27 Mar 01:10 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?OPINION: Labour's 'Wealth Tax Faction' has pressured Hipkins to act.26 Mar 04:58 AM
Kahu'Called me a Māori-loving' c***': Finlayson on Treaty referendum divisionChris Finlayson addresses Pākehā angst against Māori and the Treaty.24 Mar 06:51 PM
OpinionOpinion: Disability funding 'pause' causes confusion, trauma, and disbeliefNever before have I seen outpouring of grief and bewilderment at a ministry announcement.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartless and cruel' - Hipkins hits out at public sector job cutsLabour's Chris Hipkins has given his first major speech as Opposition leader.24 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandChateau bidders need more certainty, mayor saysThe historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.23 Mar 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: David Seymour's big plans for PharmacSeymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts planOPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter breakThe window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.22 Mar 12:56 AM
New Zealand'There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDPFinance Minister speaks to Mike Hosking the day after NZ slipped into recession.21 Mar 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials sayOfficials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This Government is laser-focused on attacking children and familiesOPINION: The first of March this year might have passed with some disappointment.21 Mar 04:00 PM
