New ZealandTe Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panelProtestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.22 Apr 10:03 PM
New ZealandMum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured babyThe baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiralOPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cutsThe agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 rolesThe PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington HarbourMultiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.22 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOld Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fireFenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.21 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandGovt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North IslandMore than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam tablet, possible nationwide circulationPeople mistaking the tablet for diazepam are at significant risk of harm, including death.20 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandWellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listingsData shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.19 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandMental Health Foundation looks to cut jobsAround half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.18 Apr 08:19 PM
New ZealandWhat councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructureFor every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I've been in fight mode': Wellington's Cranfields closing after 33 yearsNicola Cranfield is exhausted and doesn't want to spend her days battling the council.18 Apr 05:00 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
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartmentsOwners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.18 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFourth man charged with murder following fatal shootingDamon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.17 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandGovernment extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four yearsApartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.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
EducationClass warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvestMore than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.17 Apr 05:00 PM
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 Zealand400 jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki; cuts called 'extreme'The Children's Ministry is looking to slash spending by 6.5 per cent.16 Apr 10:42 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 ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membershipWhanau previously chose not to renew her membership to work with councillors productively.16 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandFamily syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.15 Apr 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parkingOne business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisbelief Government planning mega tunnel after axing ferriesThe tunnel bypassing the inner city will cost several billion dollars.15 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandPossible mega-tunnel underneath WellingtonInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced a possible 4km long tunnel may be built to cut congestion in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandGovt investigating mega tunnel underneath WellingtonThe tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for northWorst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.12 Apr 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmashing good time: Why are people paying to destroy things?The Smash Room in Upper Hutt already has a few regulars after opening in December.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits of law firms': DIA legal team in proposed cull, says unionThe changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testingThermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.12 Apr 02:57 AM
