WorkSafe cuts hundreds of desks in Wellington office move
The move comes after WorkSafe announced job cuts and the resignation of the CEO.
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Wellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and run
Wellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Simon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planning
OPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?
Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
Massey University to put $150m in property up for sale or lease
Uni wants to sell or lease nearly all of the Albany campus it has occupied for 30 years.
Strong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: Coroner
A beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.
Loud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breach
Barry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.
Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge
It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.
Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The best and worst times to travel this holiday season
Thousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.
'Double standards': Taxpayers fund Luxon's Māori classes
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has fallen foul of his own advice to the public service.
Govt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiled
Nicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.
Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot
Police are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.
Ferry project cancellation a ‘heavy blow’, says Waitohi Picton iwi
The iReX project would have seen major developments at the ports of Picton and Wellington.
Govt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport plan
The Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.
One dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shooting
Police are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Homeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealers
Quentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.
KiwiRail boss suggests mega-ferry deal could be salvaged
Chief executive Peter Reidy has suggested the mega ferries could still be in the picture.
Watch: 'I never expected it' - dance novice learns salsa ahead of epic wedding proposal
Richard Heaps spent three months on a salsa crash course to ask his partner to marry him.
Parliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagrees
An IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.
KiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axed
Job losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.
Money laundering warning for real estate firm
Mills Gibbon and Co failed to report suspicious activity at several properties.
Employers spoilt for choice in tight job market
Job ads fell in two major cities but some regions still have traces of the great job boom.
Five years of budget blowouts: How KiwiRail’s mega-ferry vision unravelled
How the now-scrapped ferry project went from costing $775m to $3b.
From Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losers
Local Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.
Mega-ferry wreck: Has Govt lost confidence in KiwiRail’s board?
The project to replace Interislander’s existing fleet has met a dramatic end.
Man accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in court
A man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.
Passenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries
"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"
Wellington Hospital risks losing right to train junior radiologists
The hospital has just months to fix the problems or will lose its right to train juniors.
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
'Shocked': Safety concerns after Cook Strait mega-ferries project canned
Ferry unions lash out at Government decision and call for Nicola Willis to resign.
New Zealand Fringe Festival returns with huge lineup
The iconic festival is back for its 34th year, with more than 800 artists and 160 events.