Woman faces legal threats after posting video of CEO slapping her
A woman who shared a video online of Wealth Mentor chief executive Kyron Gosse slapping her says she did so to raise awareness of workplace bullying.
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Hipkins unconvinced by govt's plan to merge departments
Hipkins unconvinced by govt's plan to merge departments
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says public servant caps can be "arbitrary" and bigger government departments aren't always better at doing the job, as the finance minister looks to downsize the public...
Indian PM Modi expected to visit NZ this year
Indian PM Modi expected to visit NZ this year
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make a visit to New Zealand, possibly in July.
Govt moves to make sure carers aren't seen as Crown employees
Govt moves to make sure carers aren't seen as Crown employees
The government has introduced legislation that would clarify the purpose of Disability Support Services, including making it clear the Crown is not the employer of family carers.
Call for ban on sleeping pods after baby's death
Call for ban on sleeping pods after baby's death
An expert is calling for a ban on padded sleeping pods for infants as a coroner finds a baby's death was partly due to one.
Tourists killed in Canterbury highway crash
Tourists killed in Canterbury highway crash
The two people who died after a three-vehicle crash south of Christchurch last week were reportedly tourists from Hong Kong.
$131m boost to improve school fundamentals
$131m boost to improve school fundamentals
The government will spend $131 million on improving students' reading, writing and maths in this year's Budget, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
Christchurch school launches independent investigation as former priest jailed
Christchurch school launches independent investigation as former priest jailed
St Bede's College is commissioning an independent investigation into whether the school had "appropriate systems in place for identifying and addressing abuse".
Nazi uniform found in home of man who died in stand-off
Nazi uniform found in home of man who died in stand-off
Loaded weapons and a Nazi uniform were found by police at the home of a man who died following a police stand-off in Christchurch, an inquest has heard.
Finance Minister hints at merging govt departments
Finance Minister hints at merging govt departments
RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals to create efficiencies in the public service.
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Lower speed limit considered for road where boy was killed
Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.
Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered
Tears as guilty verdict for murdering officer delivered
Hayden Tasker was on trial for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and seriously injuring another officer early on New Year's Day in 2025.
Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict
Jurors told to be certain of murderous intent for guilty verdict
High Court jurors have been told they need to be sure the man who killed a Nelson police officer had murderous intent when he drove at her to find him guilty of murder.
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
National sexual offenders policy discredited by Defence Lawyers' Association
A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders' sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says.
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Low phonics pass rates in first year
Less than half of five-year-olds passed new phonics tests after their first full year of schooling last year.
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
Sexual violence prevention organisation facing closure
One of the country's few specialist sexual violence prevention organisations says it will be forced to close in August, unless the government steps in.
Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans
Peters outlines compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ buyback plans
Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank.
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
Govt confirms replacement for NCEA
The government has confirmed the NCEA replacement will bring a new grading scale, compulsory subjects, and assessment requirements.
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Stanford promises update on social media ban 'mess'
Education Minister Erica Stanford promises an update on the government's plans for a social media ban for under-16s next month.