Underpaid Havelock cafe manager didn't take leave for more than two years
ERA ruling allows staffer to pursue the owner of the cafe for $6000.
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A piece of Dannevirke history leaves town
Old house transported to new home in Woodville
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Hastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'
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Dannevirke Summer League kicks off
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Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm
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CHB's iconic cycle race is back
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Pōrangahau hosts junior golf tournament
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Merged Age Concern bigger and stronger
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