More cuts at Doc to mainly affect women
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, as a proposal is on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women.
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Police boss cans retail crime directive
Police boss cans retail crime directive
The Police Commissioner has canned a controversial directive sent to staff about not investigating retail crime below certain thresholds, saying it is "confusing and unhelpful".
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
Fighter at backyard brawl event referred to police
One of the 32 fighters involved in a controversial and unregulated backyard fight contest at the weekend has been referred to police.
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
Flag artwork continues to be controversial
A controversial artwork in Nelson that invites visitors to “please walk on” the NZ flag has angered the RSA, but the curator recommends people try and understand Māori perspectives.
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
Women mainly affected in planned Doc cuts
The cuts are set to affect Department of Conservation staff at 38 locations from Invercargill to the Far North.
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.
Foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
Chch foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
A South Island foodbank is "absolutely heartbroken" and "gutted to the core" after thieves stole frozen and chilled food meant for hundreds of families in need.
'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game
Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified
The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital will be the first in NZ to get a temporary, modular ward to boost patient capacity during its redevelopment.
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
A 3-year-old Northland child is due to be buried this afternoon, about the same time a man is due in court charged with her murder.
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
Police have found "no evidence" former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences.
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt Ski Area has pushed back its planned King’s Birthday weekend opening to June 7 - but there will be much more on offer this season.
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
A drone was used by police to keep tabs on thousands of people at the Electric Avenue music festival in Christchurch earlier this year.
Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.
Manholes blown out as flooding hits Nelson
Manholes blown out, cows swept away as flooding hits Nelson
Flash flooding across Nelson has caused manhole covers to erupt, while locals have watched cows being washed down rivers.
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ is seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Police Minister after a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500.
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in central Christchurch at the weekend which seriously injured two people, including a child.