New ZealandParliament passes quake holiday billParliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon.10 Mar 06:22 AM
Opinion<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?What impact will extending the 90 day employment trial period have on recruitment?28 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - surveyMore than 65 per cent of New Zealanders think public holidays which fall on a weekend should be transferred to a Monday, according to a Research New Zealand survey.03 Feb 02:15 AM
Small BusinessPublic should have say on 'mondayised' holidays - MPThe public should have a say on whether public holidays that fall on the weekend should be "mondayised", a Labour MP says.01 Feb 12:21 AM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> Policies, promises and public holidays...Election year promises...31 Jan 08:30 PM
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 ZealandRegatta is a family affairThe Auckland Anniversary regatta is now 171 years old. The <i>Herald on Sunday</i>'s <i>Anniversary Day</i> magazine is dedicated to the regatta and all those who make it happen and who participate in it.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Small Business<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help outVoluntourism catching on with holidaymakers and companies.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTugboat tussle to thrill the crowdsFor local tugboat enthusiast Baden Pascoe, there is something honourable and magical about a vessel that has been a workhorse most of its life.30 Jan 04:30 PM
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
New ZealandSmall in size, big in competitionSize definitely doesn't matter when it comes to radio-controlled yachts.30 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTrouble in campground paradiseIs the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRestoring the essence of sailingThey are the grand old vessels of the sea - the ships of old, restored to full glory to sail Auckland's harbours once again, like they did more than a century ago. 29 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessLabour bill to 'Mondayise' Anzac and Waitangi daysThe Labour Party will try to force the Government's hand to 'Mondayise' Anzac Day and Waitangi Day if they fall on a weekend by introducing a member's bill to make the change.28 Jan 12:51 AM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Key to knowing NZ lies at the heart of summerOn the beach, at the bach or in deserted cities - we're not doing much at all.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe great bin heistChilly bin bandits at popular holiday spots have shown they have some heart.22 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAuckland from A to ZIf you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.21 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Paradise for a very fortunate fewIn principle the Conservation Department wants as many of the public as possible to enjoy the estate their taxation maintains. In practice, it is not very good at making that possible.21 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentNZ-UK govts discuss visa concernsGrowing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.17 Jan 02:01 AM
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
New Zealand$500,000 greetings card a hard gift to topWinning lotto ticket a bonus in Auckland man's annual handmade Christmas card from his 13-year-old son.07 Jan 04:30 PM
