New ZealandLabour weekend gardeners warned of disease link to potting mixThere had been 23 cases of the potentially fatal disease already this year in Canterbury.21 Oct 09:55 PM
KahuMatariki holiday could cost $200 million a year - but likely to be popularMatariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.07 Sep 07:43 AM
New ZealandSlow crawl home for returning holidaymakersA break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend28 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers to walk off the jobBus drivers have voted to strike indefinitely.26 Sep 02:38 AM
Small BusinessLiam Dann: The problem with raising wagesOPINION: Possible minimum wage rises have upset some business leaders - but why?28 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watch: Soggy and thundery Labour DayDriving back from the bach today? You could be in for a wild ride.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain on its way for Labour WeekendA front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.21 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandLabour's plan for North Island commuter rail serviceLabour promising to start commuter rail service between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.20 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandArdern on Turei: 'This doesn't change the relationship'Labour Party has revealed its new election slogan.04 Aug 12:50 AM
OpinionDear PM, all I want for Christmas is ...COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong weekend traffic: Where to avoidHolidaymakers heading home after the long weekend should avoid some of the key traffic hotspots.23 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandLabour Day comes early for one mumIt has been a Labour Weekend with a difference for one mother - who unexpectedly gave birth on a Taranaki roadside.22 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandWhat to do this Labour weekendIt's been four months since we've been able to soak up a long weekend - and there's plenty to keep us entertained as we luxuriate in this one.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNanoGirl: Home grown tomatoes taste sensationCOMMENT: With Labour Day approaching, gardeners traditionally mark this weekend as the best time of the year to safely plant out tomato seedlings.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Forget Labour Day - it's time for Super WeekendCOMMENT: Is it time for major holiday reform in New Zealand? Do we need a late October combo mega celebration dubbed "Super Weekend"?09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle has been called a 'doofus'Andrew Little has been called a "doofus" by the Health Minister in an often ill-tempered debate on financial management at the Ministry of Health.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Working day victory a union mythTomorrow is Labour Day. Once again we will endure the annual claptrap that unions are great and won for us the eight-hour day. Without unions we would be working 24/7. It's nonsense.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad death casts shadow over weekendOne person has died after a a car and truck collided north of Auckland. It is the first road death of the long weekend.24 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandHeat on in race debate ahead of electionThe spate of race baiting, ethnic slurs and off-colour jokes that have marred this year's election campaign continued yesterday.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers battle in vainThe conditions have been atrocious. Mr Smith and some of his team, him grey with fatigue and his hands still not fully functioning, ponder at how she could have lasted so long.28 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: Labour Day nothing to celebrateIt's Labour Day tomorrow. It's ironic that many low-paid workers are made to work Monday as any other day, says Matt McCarten.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen takes on boss in pay disputeA customer service worker was sacked after asking her boss to pay her for working on Labour Day.09 Sep 05:35 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hobbit folk grovel to feudal movie lordsEvery employee in the land should be concerned at the hammering the actors have got for daring to ask for meaningful negotiations.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNabbed by a cop behind a power pole ... 'how fair is that?'A motorist has slammed the long weekend road safety drive as a money-making scheme after being fined by an officer he says popped out from behind a power pole with a speed gun.26 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work:</i> Labour Day on, Labour Day off...The irony is, many working people end up working on Labour Day.25 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandHeavy road toll for long weekendPolice say they are "devastated" by the Labour Weekend road toll, which closed at eight - the same number as last year.25 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessHoliday levy goes as cafes fight for patronsMore cafes, bars and restaurants are forgoing surcharges on public holidays.25 Oct 04:30 PM
