New ZealandPM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidaysPM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day. 31 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandLabour move to save public holidays gains wide supportToday is the last public holiday for New Zealanders until late April - but even then you're missing out.30 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentCall to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentumPoliticians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.11 Jan 03:51 AM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work:</i>The grinch who tried to steal Christmas...Now it seems there is a risk that employees could lose an entitlement to public holidays that fall during a closedown period22 Aug 09:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers win back one lost holiday Some 2000 metal and manufacturing workers have negotiated a one-off holiday in 2011 to make up for missed public holidays.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetails of Easter horror smash revealedA Holden attempting to overtake at high speed became airborne as it crossed lanes moments before crashing, killing two, including a baby girl.06 Apr 07:49 AM
New ZealandWorst Easter road toll since 1994The Easter road toll was the worst in 16 years after a seriously injured cyclist had her life support turned off overnight, taking the number of deaths to 10.05 Apr 08:26 PM
LifestyleSeason's eatings (+recipes)'Traditional' feasts are easily tailored to our own seasons.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandEaster carnage leaves 20 in hospitalAt least 20 people are in hospitals and dozens have suffered other injuries after a horror Easter weekend on the roads.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandReligious message in billboard's graffiti - churchAn Auckland church says its Easter billboard was vandalised because of a disagreement over Jesus' knowledge of his own fate.05 Apr 12:51 AM
RetailIllegal trading figures 'on par' with 2009The Department of Labour will consider prosecuting 38 retailers after 19 were caught trading on Good Friday and another 19 on Easter Sunday.04 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandBlack Easter claims nineTwo double-fatalities and the death of a baby pushed the Easter road toll to nine last night.04 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldArchbishop retreats after unholy rowAn war of words between the Catholic and Protestant churches culminated yesterday in an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandEaster weekend toll at eightEaster fatalities have doubled in a matter of hours and surpassed last year's road toll, with the holiday period ending at 6am on Tuesday.04 Apr 07:50 AM
New ZealandChurch billboard vandalised againAn inner city Auckland church which made world headlines with its Christmas message has had its Easter billboard targeted by vandals.04 Apr 04:22 AM
