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Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to cut 40 jobs, NZQA to cut 35
The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3500.
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What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
35 minutes agoOpinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.
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Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
36 minutes agoPolice say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
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How many public sector roles are going?
38 minutes agoPublic servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to cut 40 jobs, NZQA to cut 35
The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3500.
What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
Opinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.
Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
Police say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Finding a job that's best suited, a new tool created to help
It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit. Audio
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeal denied by Supreme Court
Malcolm Rewa previously failed to have his conviction overturned and later applied to appeal in the Supreme Court, calling his trial a miscarriage of justice.
Additional security at Auckland bus stations after attacks
Additional security has been put in place at some Auckland bus stations after a series of violent attacks on teenagers by large groups of other young people. Auckland Transport's public transport… Audio
All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancies
The PSA is concerned the cuts will hit the department's ability to deliver on its core functions.
All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancy
All Stats NZ staff have been given the chance to apply for voluntary redundancy, in an effort to meet the government's cost cutting directives. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to… Audio
Drugs, ammunition and $80k seized in police gang raids
It comes as police target the suspected supply of methamphetamine.
Police search for two people after gun shot at Wellington Hospital
Police are still searching for the two people involved in an altercation where a shot was fired outside Wellington hospital last night. Detective senior sergeant Tim Leitch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Julie Anne Genter accused of intimidating behaviour
The Green Party's Julie Anne Genter has not shown up to Select Committee Thursday morning after National accused her of intimidating one of its ministers in Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio
Parliament's China committee wants to see cyber breaches acknowledged
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance, whose members were victims of a China-backed cyber attack, is discussing forming a standing committee to deal with foreign influence. Audio
Junior police officers 'justified' in chasing vehicle that crashed, killing two
The watchdog says the crash was caused by driver CJ-Lee Taingahue, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, drove dangerously and lost control.
Dial M for mobile: Helping kids navigate their first phone
As a cellphone ban comes into force this term for school kids, Nine to Noon looks at the issue of when to get a phone for your child. While many - if not most - of us had a phone-free childhood, the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
As 'tough as the '90s' - Twice as many businesses asking for help downsizing
An advocate says businesses are hurting and are reluctantly having to lay off workers. Audio
Peters still trying to find out what Aukus Pillar 2 is really about
The Foreign Minister says he is continuing work started by the previous Labour government. Audio
UK: Rwanda relocation, local elections, King back to work
UK correspondent Matt Dathan reports on the first migrant being relocated to Rwanda, but under a separate voluntary scheme. Audio
Frustration at delays to mediation
Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services. Audio
