‘Tongan Pablo’: Ringleader of corrupt Air NZ baggage crew smuggling drugs from Los Angeles into Auckland revealed

Baggage handler caught importing 20kg of meth - then kept smuggling while on bail.

US lawmakers pass bill to allow teachers to carry handguns, a year after Nashville shooting

Unclear if any school districts would take advantage if the bill becomes law.

US zoo tragedy: Karen the dancing ostrich dies after swallowing keeper’s keys

'She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community.'

Tokoroa rest home, nurses told to apologise to whānau for failures in care

The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.

Ministry of Social Development job cuts: Public sector savings see 200 voluntary redundancies, more roles to go

Part of plans to reduce headcounts by over 3000 across the public service to fund savings.

Police Association concerned job cuts at Internal Affairs and Customs will put extra work on officers

Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.

Hamilton man hijacks ambulance when staff won’t take him to hospital for abscess on his bottom

Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".

Auckland police investigate if two Newmarket Partridge Jewellers ram raids connected

The vehicle used in last night's raid was found abandoned a short distance from the store.

Public sector cuts: Customs begins consultation with staff on further cuts

It comes as thousands of jobs are on the line across Government agencies.

$45m security spend: Woolworths roll out body cameras for staff as assaults, abuse skyrockets

The rollout is part of Woolworths’ three year, $45 million programme to add more security.

Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue

Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.

Explainer: Police pay arbitration - how it works, why it’s happening and what next if the Government loses?

The decision could have a significant impacts on the Government's books and public safety.

Union dismay over Te Whatu Ora restrictions on replacing staff who are sick or on holiday

Health NZ has put limits on double shifts and replacing sick staff to save costs.

Soul Barn mushroom death: Wellness retreat distances itself from the event where Kiwi woman Rachael Dixon died

The 53-year-old went into cardiac arrest at the health centre and could not be revived.

New Zealand Defence staff to lead Gallipoli service at 109th commemorations

Whakaria mai and Po Atarau will be sung on commemoration day.

Newshub staff sent email inviting them to Tuesday meeting for update on business

The final Newshub 6pm bulletin is scheduled for Friday, July 5.

Sydney Mall Attack: Shopper confronts knife-wielding attacker with bollard, mall staff and bystanders praised

The man stood at the top of the escalator and stopped the attacker going up further.

Doctor’s video diary shows reality inside Gaza hospital | BBC News

After 6 months of war in Gaza, medical services there have all but collapsedThe European Gaza Hospital in the city of Khan Younis is one of the last function...

Thieves ram raid Auckland jewellery store in Newmarket as staff flee to locked room

Masked men are seen loading bags in a video of the robbery.

Historic Hawke’s Bay: Australian waitresses recruited to New Zealand to help out with staff shortages

The contract stated the Australian girls had to stay 15 months in New Zealand

Public sector job cuts: Department of Internal Affairs may shed 28 staff, Ministry for Pacific Peoples to cut 63

The changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.