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Black Power regains control of cannabis HQ
A Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.
Plan makes sacking workers easier
Employment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.
Labour law changes promote growth - Key
John Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.
Protesters storm cordons at National Party conference
Protesters briefly broke through security cordons at the hotel beside the convention centre where the National Party's annual conference was being held.
Sweeping changes to labour laws announced
The Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.
Farewell to Flora's - historic brothel
Flora's was always a brothel - only you didn't call them brothels back then. And it was run by one of Auckland's godfathers of the sex industry.
90-day trial a 'safety belt' for employers
Employers are pleased with the 90-day trial period, though workers sometimes feel vulnerable and mistreated, a Department of Labour report shows.
Labour to axe any changes to 90-day trial
The Labour Party says it will repeal any moves by the Government to widen the 90-day trial scheme under which workers can be fired without comeback.
All new workers set to face 90-day trial
The Government is planning to allow all businesses to have 90-day trials for new workers and wants to give employers the power to keep unions out of the workplace.
Govt to extend 90-day trial - report
The Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.
Spy base defence faces reform or axe
The 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.
Scalpers make four times cost of tickets
All Black test tickets have been resold for up to four times their face value in online auctions.
<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachers
Teaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.
Scrapping GST on healthy foods not viable - Dunne
A panel of experts have taken part in an online seminar to assess whether NZ should scrap GST on healthy foods.