New ZealandBlack Power regains control of cannabis HQA Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessPlan makes sacking workers easierEmployment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessLabour law changes promote growth - KeyJohn 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.18 Jul 03:30 AM
Small BusinessProtesters storm cordons at National Party conferenceProtesters briefly broke through security cordons at the hotel beside the convention centre where the National Party's annual conference was being held.18 Jul 01:14 AM
Small BusinessSweeping changes to labour laws announcedThe Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.17 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandFarewell to Flora's - historic brothelFlora'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.17 Jul 04:00 PM
Small Business90-day trial a 'safety belt' for employersEmployers are pleased with the 90-day trial period, though workers sometimes feel vulnerable and mistreated, a Department of Labour report shows.17 Jul 03:54 AM
Small BusinessLabour to axe any changes to 90-day trialThe 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.15 Jul 10:36 PM
Small BusinessAll new workers set to face 90-day trialThe 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.15 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to extend 90-day trial - reportThe Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.15 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandSpy base defence faces reform or axeThe 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.14 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandScalpers make four times cost of ticketsAll Black test tickets have been resold for up to four times their face value in online auctions.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachersTeaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.13 Jul 04:00 PM
TaxScrapping GST on healthy foods not viable - DunneA panel of experts have taken part in an online seminar to assess whether NZ should scrap GST on healthy foods.12 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandPM warns against Kiwis becoming 'tenants'Prime Minister John Key says he doesn't want New Zealanders to become tenants in their own country as foreign companies seek to buy up farms, and the Government may look at law changes.05 Jul 06:07 AM
