New ZealandMinistry faces at least $14m in redundancy costs after sweeping job cuts218 people were approved for voluntary redundancy at MSD.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington waterfront restaurant v $659m landlord: who won?Director Mario Dimitrijoski travelled to Auckland in 2020 to meet Stride, discuss lease.03 Jul 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media postsThe employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.03 Jul 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinisters have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety recordMeanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more KiwiRail board members quit after Willis 'refresh' warningFinance Minister Nicola Willis warned last week more board members could lose their jobs.02 Jul 04:43 AM
New ZealandAOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chaseResidents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.02 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega ferry mess: What other ships did KiwiRail consider?KiwiRail considered eight options to keep its ageing Interislander fleet afloat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plansContracts are due to be signed-off in August.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternational experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after groundingMeanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.01 Jul 07:31 AM
New Zealand‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptomsAdored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington public transport fares to increase by 10%The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so longMaritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a yearJulia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.29 Jun 05:00 AM
KahuHistoric return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori29 Jun 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent weekKiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt interventionThe council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.27 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekendThere is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.27 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandDrag performer speaks out on cancelled storytime event amid threatsThe council was unable to ensure a "safe and welcoming environment" for the event.26 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACCFinal decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.25 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandFake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest actionPeace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.25 Jun 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlagship convention centre underperforming, after being deemed a Wellington success storyThe council said inflation and constrained government spending were having an impact.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobsExpert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferriesAnalysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.25 Jun 07:20 AM
New ZealandDrag storytime cancelled after 'threats' and opposition from Destiny ChurchA city councillor said people had 'threatened our team'.25 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenants slam council proposal restricting parkingTenants said parking was 'paramount' for those with health issues.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWillis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirementFinance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reoMinistry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousinMurder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSame ferry that ran aground had 'power blackout' caused by disintegrating tapeAratere also experienced a power outage last year with 538 people on board.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on GovtOPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.21 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stanceIf the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New ZealandKāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level reportHomeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.20 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandLast ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.20 Jun 06:21 AM
