TVNZ expects to save $5.6 million from the 48.5 full time jobs slashed late last year - and another $3.3 million by not replacing vacant roles - according to data released under the Official Information Act.
A Far North farmer who has been losing dozens of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests, so there can be more freedom to eradicate them.
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff about possible job cuts, as the production company behind the soap adjusts to making fewer episodes.
Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery joined a recent conservation mission to subantarctic islands with the Royal New Zealand Navy and multiple agencies.
A Christchurch principal says her school wants to get out of its free lunch programme contract with Compass Group following several weeks of problems and "disappointing" service.
Doctors are warning that giving GPs the task of doing more on-the-job training for new graduates and foreign-trained medics will load more pressure on primary care.
Christopher Luxon won significant facetime with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India where both pledged closer cooperation.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touted a "breakthrough" with India on his arrival in New Delhi as both countries agree to start free trade negotiations.
Police are looking into their own policies and practice after an alleged fleeing driver crashed into two vehicles in Auckland, killing one of the passengers.
The ACT Party is criticising Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi over a social media post that says his lawns are getting a "good f... hiding" because he's treating them like David Seymour.