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Is connecting with the boss a good idea?

Social media: The general rights and wrongs of communicating on these platforms - be authentic, don't troll - are well hashed out in 2024, but grey areas remain:... Read More

Passport wait times reduced by half

Wait times for passports have halved since an upgrade to the passport processing software in March caused unexpected delays to passport processing times. 'As... Read More

Homeowners urged to check their bathroom heaters

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reminds New Zealanders to check their bathrooms for a potentially dangerous recalled heater. Since May... Read More

New camera keeping an eye on Whakaari

GeoNet volcano camera followers will have noticed a new camera recently installed at Te Kaha, in the Bay of Plenty. This camera looks west, giving another... Read More

Works progressing on Piarere intersection

Contractors are continuing to make good progress building the new two-lane roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 29 in Piarere. In an updated... Read More

Calls for more commuter cyclists in NZ

New Zealand's office workers are being encouraged to ride like Jason Momoa to tackle emissions on a retro-inspired commuter e-bike endorsed by international... Read More

Artists wanted to transform BOP Chorus cabinets

Creative Bay of Plenty is calling for artists and visual communicators to participate in the 2024 round of the Chorus Cabinet Art Project. This paid commission... Read More

Woolworths staff vote for strike action

Nearly 10,000 Woolworths supermarket workers have voted for initial strike action over low wage offers and unsafe staffing levels. FIRST Union says the vote... Read More

Launch of sustainable vegetable systems

Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool, an innovative solution designed to enhance sustainability... Read More

Major banks cut mortgage rates again

Three of the country's top banks have cut mortgage rates again ahead of the Reserve Bank's meeting next week. Wholesale interest rates have fallen... Read More

Predator Free volunteer devastated by stolen traps

Trapper James Packer's legacy to his brother has been jeopardised as more of his traps have been stolen. James, who is deaf and severely autistic, is a Predator... Read More

Not enough nurses, too many or an artificial glut?

Hundreds of nurses called on to fill critical workforce shortages are without jobs, with one in four recent graduates unemployed and international nurses warning... Read More