80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmill
Another 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.
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Jobs cut at two sawmills
More than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.
Young killer jailed for 20 months
A 14-year-old boy was jailed for 20 months and his father for two years at the High Court in Gisborne today in an emotional sequel to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy on an East Cape farm in July 2009.
Employees laid off weeks after returning to work
More than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks have been laid off, just weeks after returning to work.
Killer, 12 - father's cover-up
Thomas and Leanne Papuni have waited months for the truth about the killing of their 11-year-old son Triston by a 12-year-old relative.
Boy admits killing 11-year-old mate
A 13-year-old East Coast boy has become one of New Zealand's youngest killers after admitting a charge of manslaughter today.
Fugitive arrested after four months on run
Using tear gas, the Armed Offenders Squad today arrested an alleged aggravated robber who has been on the run since June.