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Thompson dismissed from EMA

Ford Fiesta LX: Penny-pincher a great performer

Turning up at a motoring event in the tiny diesel, I was met with the type of reception you'd expect wearing a skirt into Alasdair Thompson's office.

Building bridges across the gender pay gap

An Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.

Air NZ withdraws from EMA

The impact of Alasdair Thompson’s controversial comments last week is still being felt with Air New Zealand withdrawing its Employers and Manufacturers Association membership.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: NZ's problems more than hormonal

This country has more serious things to worry about than period pains.

Media: Rivals face off with new agencies

Legal wrangling holds up EMA's Thompson exit

Legal wrangling over a departure settlement is delaying the resignation of under-fire EMA boss Alasdair Thompson....

Mai Chen: Row over women and work may close gender pay gap

Little sick day difference - PSA

Thompson apologises for remarks

Embattled employers association chief Alasdair Thompson has issued an "unreserved and unqualified" apology for suggesting women's periods affect their productivity in the workforce.

Alasdair Thompson: Public reaction

We round up feedback from Facebook and Twitter.

Business boss in TV clash over sexism row

Alasdair Thompson's apology

Alasdair Thompson walks off interview over 'sexist' claims

Business to advise on city strategy

Fans and flak Lee's had plenty of both