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Plan makes sacking workers easier

Employment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.

Labour law changes promote growth - Key

John Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.

John Key's speech to the National Party convention

Sweeping changes to labour laws announced

The Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers.

Goodfellow retains National presidency

National urged to help poor - before three-course lunch

Great poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.

Auckland an anchor: Prime Minister

Goodfellow re-elected to National Party board

Key tight-lipped on SuperCity mayor

John Key is keeping tight-lipped over who he will be voting for in the race to be mayor of the Supercity.

<i>Audrey Young:</i> National will keep heat on teachers

Ex-National MPs deluging Citizens & Ratepayers card

Weather watch: Staggering ETS poll result

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Arrival of ETS an anti-climax

<i>Mood of the Boardroom:</i> Views on the global picture

Henare thought he was dying

<i>John Armstrong:</i> 'Hero to zero' unlikely for Key

National ties denied by Budget recipient

<i>Editorial</i>: Modern claims test our mettle