Stories by Jemima Huston

Retailers and construction companies are expected to suffer this earnings season, reflecting the domestic economic slowdown.

Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio

One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.

Most people don't want to invest in weapons, but don't realise that's where their money is going, ethical investment charity says.

Businesses are closing shops and not filling vacant roles in an attempt to balance the books.

Auckland is telling the government it does not want speed limits in the city to go up to save lives.

Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on a critical role as the trial looks set to begin. Audio

Ministry of Disabled People employees were promised a permanent role, but were told to start packing three weeks before their fixed term contract finished, says a former employee.

The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.

Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.

The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of expertise at the country's building regulator.

About 1900 roles would be affected overall - either changed or disestablished - in the "scope of restructuring work".

It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.

Sarah Macrae is in "agony" just trying to drive her children to school. Looking for work is impossible, she says.

Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.

The job market in Wellington is dire, with plenty of candidates but no work, a public sector recruitment agency says.

Lawyers for Climate Action says no human right can be realised without a healthy environment.

A public servant forced to reapply for her role says competition in the job market means she will look for better opportunities overseas.

Destroyed, distressed, and disappointed - public servants are reeling as government departments continue to bring down the axe on jobs.

And the Ministry of Social Development is also calling for mass voluntary redundancies. Audio

社会发展部也呼吁进行大规模自愿裁员。

Workers describe the emotional and financial stress they are under as they face losing their jobs.

A funding boost to help thousands of cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment has been applauded by the Cancer Society, but it is questioning if it's enough to make a difference.

Two people were killed during the fight involving 100 people, and three are still in hospital.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the Jehovah's Witness Church's case challenging the Abuse in Care inquiry.