Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
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‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
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Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins
League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.
'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless scene
First responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council
They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' Government
A nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.
Human Rights Commission offers voluntary redundancies
There are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
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ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations
The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.
Man’s body found in Wellington Harbour
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Editorial: Tory Whanau’s smart business move after Reading failure
OPINION: It's a win the mayor needed after the controversial cinema deal collapsed.
Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene
The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.
Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets
The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.
First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return
St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.
Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Chiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026
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Shot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murder
The killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.
Man overboard in Wellington Harbour: Ferry company undertaking internal review
Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV has been seen searching at the tip of Miramar Peninsula.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel
It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.
Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour
Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.
‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation
A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.
Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options
There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.
Wellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget error
Upper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.
800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC
MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.
Portrait of Māori climate activist wins $20k art prize
Artist Maryanne Shearman said she wanted to paint someone who deserved to be painted.
Sharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business group
Business high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.
Rapist appeals conviction saying he wasn’t given medication during his trial
Scott Thompson raped a woman hours after beating her. Now he's appealing his conviction.
Why Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving case
The former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.
Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League
George Andrew had a whirlwind 2023 on and off the pitch - and he's firing for 2024.
Kiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with police
The former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.