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Fred again.. passport saga could have been handled better - review
An urgent passport renewal for a Wellington DJ was processed normally, but there were privacy concerns.
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Workplace harassment costing employers $1.5 billion per year
7:32 pm todayMore than 91 percent of workers have experienced bullying in the past year, research shows.
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Sowing the seed for Māori to grow food
7:27 pm todayCountry Life visits a food garden in Taranaki, where whānau are getting their hands in the soil and finding out how to sustain themselves from their own… Audio
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SkyCity Entertainment settles $73.6m over law breaches
7:12 pm today"We accept we have failed to live up to the standard required of us," says SkyCity chairperson Julian Cook.
Fred again.. passport saga could have been handled better - review
An urgent passport renewal for a Wellington DJ was processed normally, but there were privacy concerns.
Workplace harassment costing employers $1.5 billion per year
More than 91 percent of workers have experienced bullying in the past year, research shows.
Sowing the seed for Māori to grow food
Country Life visits a food garden in Taranaki, where whānau are getting their hands in the soil and finding out how to sustain themselves from their own backyards. Audio
SkyCity Entertainment settles $73.6m over law breaches
"We accept we have failed to live up to the standard required of us," says SkyCity chairperson Julian Cook.
Threatening call that forced schools into lockdown was a hoax, police say
Two young people are being spoken to about the matter and there are "no ongoing safety concerns".
Teen stole car from hospital car park, sped down wrong side of SH1, police say
The 17-year-old is accused of nearly crashing into a number of other cars as he fled police.
Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
All White Clayton Lewis reportedly arrested over betting scandal
The midfielder is reportedly among three A-League players arrested over an alleged betting scandal.
NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
Charter schools, special police and a tricky problem
The Week in Politics: ACT brings back a signature policy, while NZ First mulls how to fulfil a promise.
Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
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.
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
Trans youth attempts surgery on himself at home due to lack of access
The 18-year-old turned up at an emergency department after attempting to perform a bi-lateral mastectomy, also known as top surgery, at home.
Mercedes thief guilty of reckless driving that caused death of Blenheim man
The decision by Judge Jo Rielly comes after a five-day trial that examined the minutes leading up to Allister Christie's death after a high-speed car chase in March 2022.
Post-partum underwear, a winning idea for University student
Massey design student Isabel Nicholls has taken out the university's Grand Ideas competition with her comfortable, eco-friendly, health-prioritising postpartum underwear. They're called 'Nurture'… Audio
$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
Concerns over law change for asylum seekers
A group of more than 40 refugees, charities and advocates want better protections for asylum seekers arriving by boat.
Julie Anne Genter apologises for confronting National MP
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says it was an emotional time for her in the lead up to her outburst in parliament. Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Manhunt under way after Wellsford armed robbery
Police are searching for robbers who raided a superette in Wellsford, north of Auckland this morning.
