New ZealandWaste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment MinisterThe plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.28 Aug 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Aged careArgosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'14 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting processStreamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.09 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandIwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decisionA board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.14 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandEducation Review Office to cut 13 jobs, union saysERO was directed to slash 6.5 per cent of its spending amid wider public sector cuts.10 May 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madnessStanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJames Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics jobShaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.01 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandEnvironmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposalThe waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.30 Apr 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.18 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandMore productive land being used for urban development - studyMore productive soil is eroding or being used for urban development.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loomA number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.10 Apr 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Dark day for science': Up to 90 jobs to be cut at Niwa - more than 10% of staffThe proposed cuts amount to more than one in 10 staff - about 13% of its workforce.08 Apr 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansionOPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment staff told redundancies ‘likely’, as Govt aims to save $1.5bA voluntary redundancy scheme has been started at the ministry.08 Apr 02:30 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Is Simon Bridges' NZTA appointment a conflict of interest?The new chair of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has other transport interests.18 Mar 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks outAn employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.12 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandWaste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' moveThe company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.08 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandMinister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plantA waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.19 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandTwice bittern: Trapper spots rare native bird for second timeConservation group ensuring a safe home for rare bird.07 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officialsThey doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.31 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissionsPre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.16 Oct 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFire bans could end cyclone waste burning provisions earlyFenz is allowed to overrule any council ban.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The election, the climate and the uncomfortable truthOPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.12 Oct 04:00 PM
