Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
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Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
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Carterton District Council reissues boil water notice
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Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
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Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
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Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
Delays on SH2 over Remutaka Hill following two-car crash
The highway was down to one lane following the collision, which occurred at 11am.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
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GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
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Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid
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'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals
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Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
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'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington
Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.
Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine
Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.
'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO role
The switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.
Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again
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Woman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murder
She has had her interim name suppression extended.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
Wellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this month
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'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin Ryder
Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.
Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward
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Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Passengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop off
The airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.
Delays expected after car fire on SH1 near Johnsonville
Drivers were advised to detour through Johnsonville and expect delays.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Student told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assault
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Man charged following indecent assault linked to a Wellington gym
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Universities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student loss
Unis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.