Stories by Krystal Gibbens

A summit on pandemic preparedness is underway in Wellington.

The number of people planning to shop on Black Friday this year has jumped to 51 percent, according to a survey.

Cost cutting necessary to fit within a new 'funding envelope,' the Institute of Environmental Science and Research says.

The Department of Internal Affairs plans more jobs cuts too, but critics say staff are now overloaded and it will affect the Crown's relationship with Māori.

Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us".

The vests are meant to be worn by staff responding to mental health callouts, but are sometimes multiple hours' drive away. Audio

A plan for an offshore wind power generation site has been abandoned as the company has pulled out, as controversy continues over seabed mining also planned for the area.

The Defence Force is looking at how much work is needed to get one of the two ships to an "operational level of capability".

All the North Island wood processors were exposed to high spot pricing in August, but market options were available, a report from the Electricity Authority has found.

A link road on the major Wellington highway is being closed - just two years after it was opened.

Porirua City Council says the road will be closed for up to five months.

Tory Whanau says government intervention wasn't raised at a meeting with Simeon Brown but government ministers say they're still considering stepping in.

Maritime NZ does not currently approve and certify the operation and its crew, carry out the regular flag state control inspections, nor undertake the same audit of its safety management systems.

A medical clinic in Carterton will have no GP for the rest of the week as it grapples with the challenges of a GP shortage.

From 8 January, New Zealand citizens wanting to travel to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation before leaving home.

Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio

Fifty-nine jobs are set to go at GNS Science as part of public sector job cuts. Audio

Researchers at a health conference have questioned the Associate Minister of Health's credibility.

Two women convicted of the murder of Karori man Rau Tongia have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Three women found guilty on charges related to the death of Rau Tongia - including two convicted of murder - will be sentenced on Thursday.

An agreement to restore the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda has been terminated, with Wellington City Council looking at other options.

Those visiting from New Zealand are able to enter straight away while those visiting from overseas now have to pay a $35 entry fee.

Last month Arvida proposed cutting more than 400 hours a week for staff at its Wellington Village at the Park, in Berhampore.

The country must shift from a reactive approach to climate change to a proactive one, report says.

New Zealanders are being told yesterday's unexpected cut to the Official Cash Rate will provide some relief for those struggling with the cost of living crisis.