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Final decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.

Centre is closing for essential upgrade work.

Rule change part of Govt's plan to reduce number of people getting dole payments.

The social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.

OPINION: When Te Pāti Māori referred itself to the police, it left no other options.

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

Karen Bartlett has spent more than 40 years working for the public.

MSD data shows the amount of debt owed is $2.61 billion as of March 31, 2024.

MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.

Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.

There are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.

While incomes increased last year, they were "cancelled out" by the cost of living crisis.

People seeking support from Work and Income say MSD staff lack compassion.

It's understood other budgeting providers across the country have also been cut.

Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.

The mayor and MP say they are disappointed by the housing ministry's move.

'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.

OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.

The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.

Louise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.

Benjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.

Rugby's ruling body is looking to cut funding at provincial level by $3.6m over two years.

Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.

Kāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.

A barrister is calling for the commune to be shut down, claiming it enables abuse.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.

Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.

The PM says he's seen enough evidence to prove the use of sanctions should be ramped up.

Council says Marine Parade 'not suitable environment' for homeless in tents.