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Try-A-Trade courses help rangitahi into further training
A new trades programme in Wellington, aimed at getting rangatahi off the benefit and into training is about to celebrate its first anniversary. Audio
NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk. Audio
Locals raised fears about road 7 years before deadly four-seat bike crash
A mayoral hopeful says the speed limit on a road that was the site of a serious crash should be halved immediately. Audio
More than 60 jobs to be axed at Callaghan Innovation
Fourteen of the 63 staff losing their jobs are scientists and engineers, a union representative says.
Text message authentication the worst way to stop cyber criminals - report
A major New Zealand security firm says multi-factor authentication is at the heart of some of the most egregious security breaches.
The life of Judge Michael Behrens
He was a colourful man, with a colourful career, who also happened to look a bit like Charles Manson.
Need a builder? Now might be the time
Builders affected by the economic downturn have gone from turning away work, to fighting for jobs. Audio
Family's plea for answers after 82yo's arson death: It's 'just not right'
It's hard to find closure when the culprit is still out there, victim's niece says: "The fact that he's died in the way that he has died is constantly in your thoughts."
Pivotal role of Chief Science Advisor to be filled 'shortly' - Reti
A sector boss says she fears the ongoing vacancy shows the government does not prioritise science. Audio
CRIs merging biggest reset of NZ's science system in 3 decades - Collins
NIWA, GNS, ESR and numerous other bodies are set to be pulled together.
Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed
A long-delayed report expected to overhaul the science sector is due to be released.
'The epitome of Wellington on a good day'
And it's set to continue for the rest of the week.
A hard year but 'calls made over Wellington's demise overstated'
2024 was tough, but "there's more of an energy in the city" now the new year has dawned, owners say.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in health system - doctor
Māori are disproportionately affected by the disease, with "shocking immunisation rates" leading to over-representation in hospital admissions.
Baby with whooping cough dies over holiday period
Health officials declared an epidemic several weeks ago as cases spiked.
NZ's last manual rail lever pulled for final time
The lever has been pulled for the final time on New Zealand's last railway signal box.
'The big one' not a case of if, but when
Two major tsunami that swamped the east coast have been labelled a "missed opportunities", so what do we need to change to be prepared?
Corrections staffer resigns after two prisoners escape in month
One staff member quit and another is on a final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.
Worst start to Wellington's summer in a decade
Complaining about the weather is a national pastime, but some of it is justified this year, official data shows.
Shoppers hit the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Shoppers have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, to take advantage of Boxing Day sales.
New newspaper for Horowhenua
"This is the best Christmas present Horowhenua could have," mayor Bernie Wanden said.
Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors
Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach people in damaged buildings quickly, a structural engineer says, amid fears the death toll will rise.
Researchers pen scathing open letter to Minister over Marsden Fund changes
Dozens of Rutherford Discovery Fellows condemned "damaging changes" to the Marsden Fund's terms of reference.
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Union takes legal action on public sector working from home restrictions
The PSA said the government cannot simply require public servants stop working from home.