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Employee who held three roles should have known he was being overpaid.
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The boss says the ruling is unfair and is considering an appeal.
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Thousands of UK ambulance workers go on strike
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Editorial: Banking glitches a reminder to keep track of spending
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Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000
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Nurses go on strike at two big New York City hospitals
NY nurses strike after contract negotiations stalled over staffing and salaries.
One person dead after workplace accident in Bay of Plenty
WorkSafe has been advised of the death.
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She needed her last $20 to take her son to the doctor.
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The year ahead will be like going to the gym with a hangover.
Westpac blunder: Staff can approve refunds up to $800 for furious customers
Customers say they've been left unable to pay for groceries due to the banking fault.
'Welfare rorters': Mining boss targets Kiwi staff amid claims Aussies 'too lazy'
Perth Mining company offering Kiwis up to triple their pay for jobs.
Westpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expert
Westpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder
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Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
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Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.
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Cooking the Books podcast: How to watch your pennies in 2023
There are problems to be avoided, but also some opportunities to be aware of.
Sasha Borissenko: Legal winners and losers of 2022
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Taking a step towards equality: Companies introduce gender-affirming work policies
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Market close: NZ market goes against global run of play
Prices defying the weaker markets overseas
Market close: China’s reopening sends out waves
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Britain’s pizzerias fear extinction after ‘diabolical couple of years’
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Grandma: ‘I’m charging my family for Christmas dinner’
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