Waterborne parasite sickens dozens from Kashechewan First Nation
Parasite outbreak in Kashechewan First Nation water supply confirmed Illness reported among Kashechewan residents Group opens mobile clinic…
West Coast teacher Natarsha Ikiua erased school resources after being fired for working elsewhere while on sick leave
She asked a woman running the acting job to corroborate her story, which included that the work was…
Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences
Besides more than 2000 cancellations, some 7100 flights involving US airports were delayed in the US on Monday,…
Air New Zealand criticised over $870 fee for sick Bali passenger
He was too sick to fly home on the family’s scheduled return flight. Lisa said that, despite medical…
The Other’s Club for childfree women: Christchurch woman building online global community
“But I think the more we talk about it, the more people are accepting that this is a…
What will changes to sick leave and annual leave entitlements mean for you?
Every year after that, they get another 10 days’ sick leave. Under the Holidays Act 2003, the number…
Union blasts Holidays Act changes, business advocates praise clarity
“There is no defensible reason for a person working part-time to have access to less sick leave than…
Sick leave entitlement for part-time work scrapped as Govt reforms ‘broken’ Holidays Act
Some of van Velden’s changes were signalled in June by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who supported “pro-rating sick…
Boss criticised after denying empathy to mum taking sick child to hospital
The boss then approved the absence but told her not to “take too long” as “we need you…
Donald Trump says he was unaware of viral social media rumours about his death
Donald Trump has responded to viral online rumours about his death, saying he was unaware the false reports…
HDC: Censure for doctor, Gisborne hospital after toddler dies
That doctor, identified only as Dr B, and Health NZ Tairāwhiti, which runs hospitals and health services in…
Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
“Covering all classes will be a challenge on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12. “If you have…