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David Jones sex case settled
Australia's biggest sexual harassment claim has been settled out of court for A$850,000.
Services sector shrugs off mid-year slump
New Zealand's services sector expanded last month, an early indication the economy may be returning to growth after stalling in the middle of the year.
<i>Media</i>: Insult to injury for Indians
First it was Paul Henry. Now it's Michael Laws. These are cruel times for shock jocks and the people who love them, writes John Drinnan.
<b><i>Media:</i></b> TVNZ shares blame for fiasco
At the top level TVNZ is gradually forgetting how to run old-fashioned current affairs, writes Herald media commentator John Drinnan.
<i>All in a day's work: </i> Did Henry jump, or was he pushed?
The Henry situation is interesting from an employment law perspective for two main reasons.
<i>Gill South</i>: A dash of silliness goes a long way towards a happier workplace
It doesn't have to be wacky, but a bit of fun at work is therapeutic for staff, and for the business.
NZ Post hiring stokes directories rumours
NZ Post is hiring top Yellow Pages staff, fuelling speculation it is poised to launch a rival directories business.
Things far from rosy in Aust workplace
The glow is starting to fade on working life in the lucky country.
Aussie MP wades into <i>Hobbit</i> row
Australian MP Eric Abetz is accusing the actors' union advocating a boycott of the film The Hobbit of threatening thousands of jobs on both sides of the Tasman.
IHC companies put under statutory management
Two firms caring for the disabled asked to be put under statutory management as they could not afford the potential $176m liability of a requirement to pay sleeping workers.