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Sir Julian Smith and Beverley, Lady Smith, walk on Warrington Beach this week. Sir Julian is one of seven men and two women who have topped the New Year honours list. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery. : 'ODT' chief knighted
Sir Julian Smith and Beverley, Lady Smith, walk on Warrington Beach this week. Sir Julian is one of seven men and two women who have topped the New Year honours list. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery. : 'ODT' chief knighted
'ODT' chief knighted
Otago's Julian Smith, OBE, is one of seven men and two women who have topped the New Year 2013 New Zealand Royal Honours list.
NationalSeptember 23

Principals going potty as fewer kids start school toilet trained

At one primary school about a quarter of new entrants are starting school not able to use the toilet independently.
Principals going potty as fewer kids start school toilet trained
Principals going potty as fewer kids start school toilet trained
NationalSeptember 23

North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency

North Korea has used an IT worker to clandestinely obtain remote work with a New Zealand business to earn foreign currency.
North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency
North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency
NationalSeptember 23

Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election

The firefighters' union says an inquiry into Fire and Emergency (FENZ) can't wait until after the election, and a sacking of leadership needs to happen now.
Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election
Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election
NationalSeptember 23

One seriously injured in cliff fall onto rocks

Two people have been rescued from the bottom of a cliff in Auckland's Castor Bay.
One seriously injured in cliff fall onto rocks
One seriously injured in cliff fall onto rocks
NationalSeptember 23

OIA subversion: Chief Ombudsman seeks urgent meeting with Education Ministry boss

John Allen says he has significant concerns about allegations ministry staff tried to circumvent the Official Information Act
John Gerritsen of RNZ
OIA subversion: Chief Ombudsman seeks urgent meeting with Education Ministry boss
OIA subversion: Chief Ombudsman seeks urgent meeting with Education Ministry boss
NationalSeptember 22

Manage My Health and HNZ on notice after data breach

The Privacy Commissioner has given Health NZ and patient portal Manage My Health until next year to comply with health privacy rules after a massive data breach last year.
Manage My Health and HNZ on notice after data breach
Manage My Health and HNZ on notice after data breach
NationalSeptember 22

Taxpayers' Union 'categorically denies' sexual harassment payout claim in Nicky Hager book

The Taxpayers' Union has rejected a claim in Nicky Hager's latest book that it settled an employment dispute involving allegations of sexual harassment against its executive director
Taxpayers' Union 'categorically denies' sexual harassment payout claim in Nicky Hager book
Taxpayers' Union 'categorically denies' sexual harassment payout claim in Nicky Hager book
NationalSeptember 22

MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million

A botched Immigration New Zealand project that has subsequently been abandoned has racked up costs of more than $50 million.
MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million
MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million
NationalSeptember 22

‘Had a gutsful’: Education Ministry whistleblower says OIA subversion not an isolated incident

The person who leaked a video of an Education Ministry official apparently attempting to subvert the Official Information Act (OIA) claims it was not an isolated incident.
‘Had a gutsful’: Education Ministry whistleblower says OIA subversion not an isolated incident
‘Had a gutsful’: Education Ministry whistleblower says OIA subversion not an isolated incident