Stories by Jemima Huston

Ministry of Disabled People employees were promised a permanent role, but were told to start packing three weeks before their fixed term contract finished, says a former employee.

The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.

Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.

The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of expertise at the country's building regulator.

About 1900 roles would be affected overall - either changed or disestablished - in the "scope of restructuring work".

Sarah Macrae is in "agony" just trying to drive her children to school. Looking for work is impossible, she says.

Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.

The job market in Wellington is dire, with plenty of candidates but no work, a public sector recruitment agency says.

Lawyers for Climate Action says no human right can be realised without a healthy environment.

A public servant forced to reapply for her role says competition in the job market means she will look for better opportunities overseas.

Destroyed, distressed, and disappointed - public servants are reeling as government departments continue to bring down the axe on jobs.

And the Ministry of Social Development is also calling for mass voluntary redundancies. Audio

社会发展部也呼吁进行大规模自愿裁员。

Workers describe the emotional and financial stress they are under as they face losing their jobs.

A funding boost to help thousands of cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment has been applauded by the Cancer Society, but it is questioning if it's enough to make a difference.

Two people were killed during the fight involving 100 people, and three are still in hospital.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the Jehovah's Witness Church's case challenging the Abuse in Care inquiry.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has been recognised for her achievements with speeches and waiata in Parliament.

The strong turnout at a national cycling conference shows people want low carbon transport options despite a slash in government support, advocates say.

One of the country's top research organisations is proposing to cut staff and focus on science projects that make money.

The court has heard arguments over the lawfulness of recommendations made by the Auditor-General about the wage subsidy scheme.

A company that has bidding to mine off the Taranaki coast for years is hopeful its project will be fast-tracked under the coalition's new consent regime.

The fractured aged care system is in dire need of an overhaul, with older people regularly being left in hospital with nowhere to go, according to a new report.

Cocaine consumption in New Zealand has almost doubled - although use is still very low - a new report has found.

为对冲成本上升，纽航计划上调国内航班票价。业内人士对此观点不一，最终市场能否买账依旧取决于消费需求。