Momentum builds to erase Cesar Chavez’s name from schools, streets and parks after allegations of sexual abuse
Gaining national prominence in the mid-1960s in the San Joaquin Valley, Chavez galvanized public support on behalf of…
Bernie Sanders formally kicks off California wealth tax campaign
Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the…
Trump immigration sweeps upended L.A.’s economy, with some businesses losing big
The first month of President Trump’s immigration crackdown in Los Angeles put a dent in the area’s economy,…
Christchurch aggravated robbery: Teen arrested after worker seriously injured
“We reached out to the dairy owners earlier this week and let them know that we are having…
Wesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been named
He was remanded on bail until March 20, 2026. The offending is alleged to have occurred in July…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
As he drove home about 7.30am the next day, Te Whare crossed the centre line of the road…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
When spoken to by police the man declined to comment. The man pleaded guilty to one charge of…
Fundraiser launched to support family of Tauranga social worker Jaismon Francis
It was coordinating support and fundraising for his family, who also faced costs for family travel and funeral…
WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki
“The emergency services response was excellent … The staff member was transferred to Waikato Hospital, where she is…
Navy Secretary Says Shipbuilder Pay Needs to Be More Competitive
US Navy Secretary John Phelan said the shipbuilding industry needs to up its wages if it’s going to…
Meta to Judge Employee Performance Reviews by AI Usage in 2026
Meta will tie employees’ performance to their “AI-driven impact” starting next year. The social media giant is making…
Rotorua worker seriously injured at Claymark sawmill, WorkSafe investigating
WorkSafe’s investigation into the 2023 incident found the machine was unguarded and there was an ineffective system for…