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Boobie ban: Legal stoush forces business to rebrand

My Boobie Bag has to rebrand after fellow breastfeeding businesses trademarks common term.

Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty

Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.

Supreme Court dismisses Pizza Hut franchisees' appeal in delivery drivers case

The legal action, on behalf of 28 delivery drivers, was to recover wages said to be owing.

Bosses warned: Prepare for skills shortage to bite further next year

Expert says tight border and Kiwis heading overseas will see the skills shortage continue.

Give it a Chris-miss: How big firms are handling year-end parties in the pandemic

Some corporates are going all out while others are having online catch-ups.

Hundreds of workers granted border exceptions

Technology specialists and some agricultural workers welcome from early 2022.

Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge

National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.

CEO 'taking time off effective immediately' after firing 900 staff on Zoom call

Better.com says it will conduct a "leadership and cultural assessment" following outcry.

The incentive some employers are using to retain staff

Tight labour market prompts employers to step up.

Will KiwiRail CEO departure take heat out of strike threats?

Acting chief executive still heading out for new job.

Unvaccinated airport worker gets interim reinstatement after dismissal

Border worker on leave with pay until employment court can rule on grievance claim.

OCR: Reserve Bank hikes rate by 25bp, more rises likely

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate for a second consecutive cycle.

Cash injection: Rotorua company to pay $3000 bonus to vaccinated staff

The Rotorua-based company is paying the bonuses after being on track to achieve budgets.

Businesses test vaccine pass to see if it makes the cut

Auckland hairdressers and barbers can open their doors from Thursday.

Complaints laid against prominent law firm

A leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".

Employers beware: The Great Resignation is here to stay

The end of the pandemic won't resolve the reasons employees are leaving their jobs.