Replacing public servants with AI could come with hidden costs, critics warn
Replacing public servants with artificial intelligence could come with more costs, critics say. Photo: 123RF Replacing public servants…
Brethren church reminds members to give up pets after dog attack
The church read out a letter to its 50,000 members worldwide in early May, stating that keeping pets…
Public sector cuts ignite election fight
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith speak to media after a pre-Budget announcement. Photo:…
Iran war could affect NZ economy for two years – Infometrics
New Zealand’s economy was recovering before conflict broke out in Iran, Infometrics says. Photo: RNZ New Zealand’s economy…
Almost 20% of townhouses selling for a loss
A set of townhouses under development in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Todd Niall Two townhouses in upmarket St…
Household budgets so stretched it’s no longer a cost of living crisis but ‘the cost to survive’
Members of the KiwiHarvest Chef Collective: (from left) Peter Gordon, Brent Martin and Alfie Ingham. Photo: Supplied /…
Engineer tells judge cracks in heritage building appeared 17yrs ago, but evidence of no maintenance
The case involves cracks in the walls of the former Fitzroy Hotel at 75-77 Wakefield Street. Photo: RNZ…
Partner of baby Soul Turany’s mother had been served with protection order, inquest hears
Tony Farmer was Storme Turnay’s partner at the time of her baby Soul’s death. Photo: Pool / Chris…
Coroner warns of misusing prescription drugs after young woman dies
Photo: Unsplashed/Supplied The dangers of misusing prescription drugs have been highlighted by the death of a young Dunedin…
Cyclists in the spotlight after police make arrests
A large group of cyclists taking up the road in Manukau. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker-Wilson It’s sparked…
Kaitāia waits for decision on timber mills
Japanese-owned Juken NZ has put its two Kaitāia mills – the Triboard Mill and the Northland Mill (pictured)…
Baby’s body found on side of rural road in Marlborough
Wairau Bar Road, where the infant’s body was found. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee Police are searching for…