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The Big Read: No workers? Bring in the robots
Struggling to find reliable workers, this factory turned to robots instead.
Gender pay gap narrows for NZ directors
A new report says gender pay gap between NZ male and female directors is narrowing.
Foodstuffs distribution centre workers go on strike
Workers at a South Auckland Foodstuffs distribution centre are on a seven-day strike.
Westpac boss: Ardern baby question 'appalling'
Westpac boss says questions to Ardern about when she will have children are appalling.
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Nosh employees left in lurch after receivership
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Lose your dog or your rank, officer allegedly told
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NZSA challenges Fletcher board to seek re-election
The Shareholders Association is challenging the Fletcher board to seek re-election.
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Female presenters considering suing BBC
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State-owned Airways gives $11k book to departing CEO
State-owned enterprise Airways gave their departing CEO a leaving gift costing $11k.