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Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche formally started his role on Monday. Photo: RNZ

Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'

The new Public Service Commissioner has joined coalition voices in criticising a health official as "unprofessional" for characterising some ministerial work as "crap" in an internal email.

Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'

Julian Suarez's belongings were covered in blood. Photo: SUPPLIED

Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'

A man says he was assaulted in what he believes was a hate crime in a central Auckland gay bar, and that safe spaces for the rainbow community are disappearing.

Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque

Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque

Police have arrested a 19-year-old after a fire at a mosque in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn.

Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K

Naenae College principal Chris Taylor. Photo: RNZ

Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K

A Lower Hutt principal who is weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns about the new scheme.

Unemployment at a near four-year high

Employment rose 0.5% in the quarter to 2.61 million and was 3.7% higher than a year earlier....

Unemployment at a near four-year high

Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff and people stop looking for work.

Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised to Parliament for bringing family members into a...

Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament

Debate over who provided the advice on heated tobacco products to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello led to the Prime Minister being made to withdraw and apologise in Parliament this afternoon.

Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

Police say mental health callouts are cutting into their crime-fighting duties. Photo: RNZ

Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

The second phase of the police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis call-outs has been delayed after discussions with health officials.

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Associate health minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Public servants have complained of "a chilling effect" on democracy after Associate Health Minister Casey Costello accused health officials of undermining her efforts.

Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids

Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids

The police minister says people claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".

Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps

Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps

The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who may have inhaled toxic fumes from a construction site has jumped to 84.

Vehicle stolen in alleged car-jacking found

Vehicle stolen in alleged Christchurch car-jacking found

Police have found the vehicle that was stolen during an alleged car-jacking in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.

NCEA, scholarship exams start today

NCEA and scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in dance, maths and Tongan.

Kiwis spend 37 full days a year on social media - study

Kiwis spend 37 full days a year on social media - study

We spend more time scrolling on social media than we do eating and exercising a day according to a new study.

'It makes me angry': Hundreds of mental health jobs unfilled

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson. Photo: RNZ

'It makes me angry': Hundreds of mental health jobs unfilled

The mental health and addictions workforce is in crisis, with hundreds of unfilled vacancies leading to stressed and over-worked staff and patients unable to receive the help they need, medical professionals say.

Gastro bug sweeps through Canterbury University

University Hall in Ilam in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Gastro bug sweeps through Canterbury University

Canterbury University has confirmed more than 100 students have become unwell with a gastro illness.

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits near Picton

Thousands reported feeling the quake on Geonet.

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits near Picton

The lower North Island and upper South were struck by a "moderate" strength earthquake this afternoon.

ESR could slash 51 jobs, 8% of workforce

ESR staff undertake essential work supporting public health. Photo: Ellen Rykers / RNZ

ESR could slash 51 jobs, 8% of workforce

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is proposing to slash 51 jobs, or 8 percent of its workforce, as part of public sector cost cutting measures.

Murder-accused appears in court

Police at the cordon of a murder investigation in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Murder-accused appears in court

The man accused of murdering a woman in West Auckland last night appeared in the Waitākere District Court on Monday afternoon.

Support worker spat at, verbally abused disabled woman

A support worker, who verbally abused and spat at a disabled woman under his care, has been ordered to apologise to his victim.

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