Schools ban Woolworths’ Disney Ooshies collectables after toys cause conflict among students
A school Facebook post said Ooshies “have become a significant distraction during class time and break times”. “Because…
Fisher & Paykel Appliances cuts 44 staff in New Zealand
“We really feel for the people we’ve had to lay off as part of this change, but it…
Sydney airport delays impact some New Zealand flights, air traffic controllers hit back at critics
“Airlines are experiencing disruptions today due to air traffic control staff shortages in Sydney, and we know many…
Role Model’s new album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, is heartfelt with a vintage sheen – The Irish Times
Chuck Timely and The Hourglass Artist: Role Model Genre: Country rock Label: Interscope…
Hiring changes at Tasmanian health department spark fears for patient outcomes
A mental health clinic leader in Tasmania’s north-west has called the government’s move to “declassify” some positions in…
Invest NZ axes US, Europe staff and drops Active Investor Plus visa roadshows
The networking events were popular with New Zealand companies seeking to cement connections with visa applicants, however, they…
At least 10 police staff face criminal charges after anti-corruption investigation
In May, RNZ requested under the Official Information Act the total number of cases investigated by the NIU…
Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears
Under the proposal, staff could use “reasonable force” to remove a student who repeatedly refused directions to leave…
Napier’s Reset Trade Group in liquidation with 35 job losses; staff owed money
Workers across the group were called into a meeting on July 22 at Reset’s headquarters in Onekawa, and…
Te Awanga tiki bar stays after council removal mix-up
“I asked him what he was doing. He said he had been sent out to remove the tiki…
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
A spokesman for Wellington Mayor Andrew Little would not comment on the proposed cuts, saying it was an…
Office bans, fish stigma exposed in Sealord Workplace Fish Discrimination Report
While Aotearoa is a marine-loving nation surrounded by sea, the report revealed nearly half of respondents chose not…