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…
3 simple ways to reduce your body’s exposure to plastic chemicals
These kinds of chemicals can leach out from plastics and migrate into our food and personal products, eventually…
Labour says it did not mislead ratings agency by not mentioning health spending plans, Nicola Willis alleges secret taxes
Hipkins said he “absolutely would reject any suggestion” that Edmonds misled Fitch by not telling the agency about…
Staying optimistic can reduce your risk of dementia, researchers say
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12:14 The seemingly inexorable and possibly hereditary drift into dementia has left many people…
Whanganui District Council prepares to reduce speed limits around schools
“It’s been greeted very, very positively,” he said. Keith Street School principal Linda Ireton said there had been…
Epidemiologist says influenza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks
Baker said the vaccine can be as effective as heart-attack medication for those infected by influenza. He also…
The Warehouse Group lifts half year profit but warns on outlook pressure
Group gross profit margin contracted to support the cycling through of old inventory, dropping 20 basis points to…
Canada pension funds to boost Japan stocks holdings and reduce US exposure
Equities ‘Maple Eight’ managers see relative value in Tokyo shares Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and La Caisse are…
Ninth wave of Covid-19 suggests wane in immunity, expert says everyone must ‘act to reduce impact’
In the past four years, there had been roughly two waves per year. Baker said the waves were…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council announces restructure to reduce costs
“We have taken steps to reduce costs and improve efficiency, but further change is now necessary to ensure…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Act leader David Seymour reveals first ministries he would axe to reduce size of government
“That would be more coherent than having a litter of small agencies spending time and money justifying their…