PSA

New Zealand's $1.5 billion kiwifruit export industry was threatened with "extinction" last year after being hit hard by bacterial infection, but University of Otago biochemist Associate Prof Russell Poulter now believes the industry will survive.

District health boards say progress is being made in negotiations with various health unions following the rejection of the boards' offer last month by nine out of the 10 unions involved in combined negotiations.

Dunedin North Labour candidate Dr David Clark has accused Child Youth and Family of cutting jobs and the Government of going against promises.

Dunedin residential care provider facing legal action over sleepover shift payments says the case could force its closure.

The Public Service Association says it shares a judge's frustration over industrial action by Ministry of Justice staff, but says it will continue until formal negotiations with the ministry restart.