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Report from RNZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is looking to slash annual public service spending annually by $1.5 billion and has asked “all departments” to identify savings. National campaigned on slashing “back-office expenditure” across 24 public agencies, as part of its “Back Pocket Boost” tax plan. The Public Service Association says it is a “very […]

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Newsroom reports: In a rare, albeit private, criticism of the Government of the day, the Clerk of the House David Wilson told staff in an email last week that new budget cuts would limit the work of Parliament. The message, obtained by Newsroom, said Wilson received an email from Finance Minister Nicola Willis at the […]

An Op-Ed by Iris-Cordelia Rotzol, Regional Pacific NDC Hub Project Manager As the world celebrates the International Day of Clean Energy on January 26, it is a poignant moment to recognize the pivotal role played by the Regional Pacific NDC Hub in charting ...

For the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, a dedicated workshop will take place to support Hawke’s Bay residents who are struggling with mental wellbeing, following the trauma and devastation of last February’s events. Introducing an innovative ...

Bridge clubs around the world are facing a common challenge - how to attract new players to the game. Despite the millions of people who love playing the game of Bridge, filling those tables can often feel like going 1 away in a grand slam. But ...

More than half of children fleeing into Europe reported feeling in danger on their long journeys from people smugglers, border officials and police, according to a report by Save the Children as EU leaders finalise new pact on migration. The child ...

This year’s Selwyn Relay For Life event committee is very much a family affair, with no less than five family members involved in the event and a sixth family member handing over the mantle of chair to this year’s new chairperson: George Inwood. ...

Whanganui Waka-Ama Club, Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke, are celebrating the recent success at the National Waka-Ama Competition held at Lake Karapiro from the 14th-20th of January. Paranuiamata, the clubs 5-9 year old boys team came first in their Taitama ...

On Te Rā o Waitangi / Waitangi Day, come to Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park to learn more about our shared history and experience Te Ao Māori / Māori culture. Delivered in partnership with Ngāti Koata and other iwi representatives, ...

Police in Auckland have taken six youths into custody after they were observed travelling in stolen vehicles in Counties Manukau overnight. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Anson Lin, says two vehicles were sighted ...

A business owner who put motorists at risk when felling trees has been criticised for his ‘dismissive attitude’ toward health and safety. Kevin Howard Stratford, who operates Stratford Logging, was convicted in the Nelson District Court this week. ...

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jadeleigh who has been reported missing. Jadeleigh was last seen at about 6pm on 23 January at an address in Helensville. She is likely to be somewhere in the Auckland city area. ...

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is warning people to be cautious around the waters of the Mahia peninsula, as the remains of stranded whales and dolphins may attract sharks. A pod of about 45 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins stranded ...

News from Greater Wellington Regional Council Improved public transport access to Wellington CBD, the Wellington Regional Hospital and Victoria University’s Kelburn campus comes to Strathmore Park and Wilton residents from Sunday. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter says the introduction of bus route number four is a highlight in the regional council’s work to restore trust […]

On Saturday 27 January, bus passengers in Wellington city may experience service disruptions due to road closures and planned protest activity near Parliament. Protestors are expected to march from Civic Square to Parliament at approximately 11am. All ...

A person who jumped from a crane on a boat moored in Wellington Harbour this afternoon has been located deceased. Emergency services were initially alerted to the incident at 12.45pm today. The person was reported to have jumped from a crane on a boat that ...

News from Metlink Bus passengers in Wellington city may experience service disruptions on Saturday due to road closures and planned protest activity near Parliament. Protestors are expected to march from Civic Square to Parliament at approximately 11am. All buses travelling through the CBD will follow temporary diversions and use alternative routes as necessary, affecting bus […]

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to Wairoa River mouth. However the public health warning remains in place for lobster ...

As children head back to school next week, cycling advocates are calling on the Government to protect them from traffic danger. “To protect our children, traffic speeds near schools must come down,” said Cycling Action Network spokesman Patrick ...

Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman The Police investigation into a tragic incident that claimed the life of a 10-year-old child yesterday is ongoing. The child was a visitor to New Zealand from New South Wales in Australia and died after falling ...

News from NZ Police A person has been found dead after jumping from a crane into Wellington Harbour this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 12.45pm. The person was reported to have jumped from a crane on a boat that is permanently moored in the harbour. The Police Dive Squad found the […]

Areas of public conservation land in the Hakatere, St James, and Molesworth, in the eastern South Island will temporarily close to motorised vehicles due to high fire risk. The restrictions aim to reduce the risk of vehicles including 4WDs accidentally ...

Voting packs for the Hamilton East Ward by-election will be delivered by post to electors from today (Friday 26 January). Voting packs include a voting document, return envelope and brief description about each candidate. Sixteen candidates are ...

News from Justice for Palestine Wellington is to witness a significant display of solidarity and demand for action this Saturday, as people gather for the “March to End the Genocide.” The march, organised by Justice for Palestine, will call on the New Zealand government to adopt a stronger stance against the ongoing war crimes and […]