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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How Nicola Willis broke her election promiseOPINION: You don’t need to be a financial genius to see what the problem is here.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dreamOPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour StadiumBut there are no plans to demolish the Albany stadium, says Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.17 Apr 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandSpending bill still high in police and NZTAAs the Government pushes to cut spending, money is still going out in the latest figures.16 Apr 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere public sector job cuts are coming from so farNearly 2000 jobs have gone or are set to go.16 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspaceThe Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.15 Apr 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefingHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt investigating mega tunnel underneath WellingtonThe tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters' inner circle - the people he depends on'The person you see in the public arena is not the person you see behind closed doors.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash rolesThe PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.11 Apr 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyDo we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?An economist says new spending is debt-funded while we're in deficit.11 Apr 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment to make it easier to evict tenantsIt hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.11 Apr 01:36 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 ZealandParliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against billAct and NZ First have helped the Green Party bill get to select committee.10 Apr 06:34 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela CalverOPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.10 Apr 06:30 AM
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
KahuOpinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-PackerOPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.10 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of ConservationIt's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.10 Apr 02:13 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings targetNicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.09 Apr 03:06 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour and Christopher Luxon announce crackdown on truancyAssociate Education Minister David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announce the Government’s plan to tackle truancy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 11:48 PM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
PoliticsMP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cutsThe Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.08 Apr 05:00 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
PoliticsChristopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targetsChristopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targets to be delivered by 2030. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Should politicians get a big rise? Or a 7.5 per cent pay cut?Many in Government are being hit with pay cuts or redundancies. Except Parliament.08 Apr 04:53 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.08 Apr 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEngineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total banThe company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.05 Apr 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and ChinaOPINION: The likes of Key and Clark are seen as having an outsize influence on debate.05 Apr 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandTreasury set to axe 50 jobsFinal numbers cannot be confirmed until Budget decisions are announced in May.05 Apr 03:57 AM
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