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School to be prosecuted over boiler death
The Department of Labour has confirmed it is prosecuting an Auckland secondary school over a fatal boiler explosion in June.

Govt defends proposed changes to Holidays Act
Acting Prime Minister Bill English says the changes make calculating holiday pay rates more transparent.

School to fight any charges over boiler death
Auckland secondary school says it will vigorously defend any charges it might face over fatal explosion.

Unions and Labour argue holiday changes unfair
Unions and the Labour Party have reacted angrily to a Government decision to allow workers to cash in their fourth week of holidays.

Banks taking fizz out of staff Christmas parties
Banks are worried about how they will be perceived if they throw lavish Christmas parties.

The changing face of work
Ten reasons why the workplace of 2009 is almost unrecognisable from that of 1999.

Course offers stepping stone into police
Unitec training first set up for Maori and Pasifika.

Self-made story an inspiration to others
After knock-backs author worked hard to publish her own book.

Warehouse staff to resume industrial action
About a quarter of workers at The Warehouse will resume industrial action after talks between the company and a union broke down.

Showdown at city's museum
Auckland Museum director Vanda Vitali, and the museum trust board are embroiled in a performance dispute.

Police spread net wide for more women recruits
A police recruitment drive is aiming to almost double the number of female police officers working the beat.

Warehouse workers see red at timetable
Unionised staff at the Warehouse plan to hand out complaint cards to customers to pressure the company into hiring more staff.

Workplaces set to party up large across the Tasman
Spending on Australian Christmas workplace events is set to soar, but NZ employers are going the other way.

Bus drivers finally agree to new pay deal
Auckland bus drivers vote for a deal which will include an 11.5 per cent pay increase over the next three years.

Exploiting our natural advantage
Technology exports are quickly becoming our biggest moneymakers, rivalled only by dairy.