$15K compensation confirmed for worker sacked while on holiday
A company that dismissed a worker must pay her $15,000 compensation.
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Axed road projects: 'Where's the analysis?'
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Matariki Magic: Fun for all in celebration
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Letters: It isn't wrong to want the same advantages
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Jo Raphael: We're a humble lot but we should be proud
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Kiwi on the back doorstep thanks to Ken and Sue Laurent
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'It was the best they had ever seen me': Tauranga youth compete in Taekwan-Do nationals
More than 250 people from across New Zealand came to compete.
Local Focus: Tips and tricks for your new bins
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War veteran 'honoured' to receive Anzac quilt
Mount Maunganui veterans have been presented with Anzac quilts, honouring their service.
Zizi Sparks: Who says you can't be happy in a nine-to-five?
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Going, going, gone: Radio host Will Johnston signs off for new career
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City cost equation: what is dictating kids' study futures?
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'Disgraceful': SH2 road project u-turn slammed
MP 'furious' and community has 'immense anger' after highway funding axed.
An 'exceptional' business leader moves on
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Seeka announces expansion for 2022; Pukenga development delayed
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National 'dodged a very big bullet' with Jake Bezzant scandal, Collins believes
National Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.
Mount gains leafier look as range of native trees planted
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Sacked Whakatāne Hospice worker temporarily reinstated
A Hospice Eastern BOP social worker and counsellor has her role reinstated.
'Racism at its worst': Petition faces backlash
Māori Authority chair and race relations commissioner hit out over Bay of Plenty petition.
Willie Jackson: Government can plant economic recovery seed in the Māori tourism industry
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The big one! Giant doughnut-eating competition returns
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Glen Crowther: Tauranga City Council needs a sustainable plan
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