Fast-food giant McDonald's has proposed a return to mediation to resolve the last big obstacle to what now looks likely to be a successful union campaign to end "zero-hours" contracts in the fast food industry. The campaign climaxed with protests by several hundred fast-food workers around the country yesterday, marking an international day of action by low-wage workers demanding higher pay and secure hours.
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East Coast storm and Lauren Dickason’s parents criticise MIQ | Focus Morning Bulletin June 27, 2024
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Frank Film 2024 ep 8: Keeping well on the farm
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All Blacks v England - What history says
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Focus: PM Christopher Luxon on the situation on the East Coast
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Sentencing reforms
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Bodies found in fishermen search and East Coast storm | Focus Morning Bulletin June 26, 2024
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Focus: Bodies of three men found on Māhia beach
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Inside the Rovers: Sammy’s On Fire
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Kea Kids: Kiwi kid drummer hero dominates world competition
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Focus: New Covid-19 Inquiry announced
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Luxon and Hipkins comment on the Interislander
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins comment on the Interislander ferries. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kiwi surfer paralysed in freak wipeout
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Focus: Accusations have been made about former District Commander John Price
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Top cop accusations and Princess Anne hospitalised | Focus Morning Bulletin June 25, 2024
Former District Commander John Price accused of bullying, another foggy morning disrupts Auckland flights and Princess Anne sustains minor injuries. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Ready... set... go! Zoe Hobbs is off to the Olympics
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Focus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatments
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Heavy fog in Auckland overnight
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