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Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union

Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.

Hospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks

'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'

'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run

Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'

Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'

'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."

KiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under way

Rob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.

Man who strangled vulnerable woman was on release conditions from prison

The woman was strangled so hard she saw black spots and later had teeth knocked loose.

Wellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for life

Doctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.

Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington

Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.

'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says

The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.

Ngāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereignty

Hearings wrap up in Wellington.

Police clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seized

Last night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.

Main street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changing

We take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.

'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge

More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.

The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys

Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.

Editorial: Revival of NZ’s urban centres hinges on innovation and diversity

Main street transformations are not unique to New Zealand.

The signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa Nightingale

OPINION: When I started having a severe asthma attack, I didn't know what was happening.

Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou

OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.

Food fight! Burger booted from culinary comp after embassy complaint

The burger features a line of white powder sprinkled on top and rolled bank bill.