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The cost of parenthood
The Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.
Payout for employee sacked by text
A bakery worker who was sacked by text message has won back more than $7000 in compensation and lost wages from her employer.
Dita De Boni: Hot talent need not apply
If you are attractive, do not signal the fact in advance to prospective employers.
Brian Rudman: Brown risks credibility in port struggle
What on Earth is Mayor Len Brown waiting for? From China, where he's leading a trade mission, comes word...
SFO throws out Affco union complaint
The Serious Fraud Office has taken just one day to throw out a complaint from Affco against the union representing its locked-out workers.
Parental leave bill pulled from ballot
Parental leave could be extended from 14 weeks to six months.
Minimum wage increases today
Low-wage workers will today see their pay check increase by 50 cents an hour.
Liam Dann: Campbell's exit big blow for ports board
Whatever your politics, you have to admit the unions have all the best songs.
Ports director resigns over 'difference in views'
A Ports of Auckland director has resigned after clashing with his fellow board members amid a...
John Walker: 'I don't like my wife being threatened'
Two Auckland Council members are complaining of threatening phone calls from a man trying to...