Can Wegovy move the needle on NZ’s obesity crisis, or simply treat its symptoms? – Opinion
This has strengthened arguments that public funding could improve equity while reducing long-term healthcare costs. All the while,…
Why cuts first, AI later is the wrong move for New Zealand’s public service – Justin Flitter
The shift from ad hoc to embedded adoption requires an AI operating system. Not another tool licence. A…
Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app transforms into valuable personal safety tool
A controversial Chinese app with the allegedly offensive name “dead or alive” has been transformed into a government-backed…
Govt’s ‘Stretch Every Tank’ fuel saving tips campaign costs $3.5 million so far
The campaign is set to end on June 19. Details have been provided in response to an Official…
Moana Pasifika in liquidation, $2.7m in public debt likely lost
Moana Pasifika is in liquidation and the team will play its last Super Rugby game on Saturday. Photo…
Teenage boy charged after nationwide online bomb threat investigation
He was charged with two counts of threatening to kill/do grievous bodily harm and will appear in the…
Public sector cuts: Potential savings to be made with HR, payroll, technology shake-up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously pointed to HR departments as a potential area to cut spending. “As…
Public feedback sought on new Flaxmere racecourse proposals
Council chief Nigel Bickle stressed that no decisions have been made, and the council role now is to…
Union calls MBIE ‘irresponsible’ over more than $100k spend on flexible working policy legal defence
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons called the spend a “total waste of taxpayers’ money” and said the Government…
Budget 2026: Nicola Willis’ plan to slash public sector takes Wellington Mayor Andrew Little by surprise
“I wasn’t aware of it [the announcement] before it was made. Yes, it was a surprise,” he said.…
What to do this weekend in Auckland: Burgers, bagels, books, art rock and more
The Beau Deli breakfast bun. Photo / Babiche Martens Back for its third year and impeccably timed to…
Musk is leading SpaceX into the conglomerate trap
That contrasts with investment last year of US$4.2b at the profitable Connectivity unit and US$1.3b in the first…