Paid firefighters to strike in Tauranga as union warns of staff shortages
On September 20, Greerton and Mount Maunganui stations were each one firefighter short. He said that day’s understaffing…
Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital, staff ‘live in fear’ at Southland
But in June the talk was of “longstanding issues, which have remained largely unaddressed”. One person who said…
ExxonMobil may sell NZ service stations and terminals, report says
ExxonMobil describes itself as one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. In…
Kitchen Things staff paid as embattled retailer sells down stock
“Being able to provide the full entitlement to employees isn’t always possible as it depends on the level…
Ten reasons why Auckland food business Bake & Beans failed, liquidator seeks buyer
“The combined effect caused the company to have negative cashflow issues which meant that it could not sustain…
Auckland University Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater recommends controversial Waipapa Taumata Rau course be made optional
“While students have found the courses valuable, they have also indicated where improvements could be made and told…
Tutukākā’s Quality Hotel Oceans is an ideal spot for a getaway
First impressions: Tutukākā is much closer to Whangārei and Auckland than we expected, thanks to the new motorway…
Pressure on hospital system blamed for increase in assaults on staff
Assaults ‘accepted part of workplace’ NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Tracy Chisholm, who works at Waikato Hospital, told RNZ…
Employees filmed themselves having ‘shameless’ sex in UK pizza shop
“They’ve made no attempts to hide the fact they’re in Pizza Express or they’re employees there. It’s shameless…
Health NZ criticised after teen’s chance to save teeth risked by hospital delay
The Health and Disability Commissioner found in a report released today that the long-term prognosis for the young…
New Zealand police join Victoria manhunt for alleged cop killer Desmond Freeman
Hundreds of specialist police have fanned out across the dense terrain since the shooting to try to capture…
Police Commissioner considers legal action over leaked Tom Phillips radio audio
Police Commisioner Richard Chambers said the publication of police audio from the Waikato incident might have broken the…