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Restaurant business fined after five workers underpaid $147,000
Five workers were denied minimum wages and leave entitlements and subjected to unlawful deductions, with one employee owed more than $78,500.

How should we judge whether a government is performing well?
Companies are judged on bottom lines, but how do you grade the country's leaders? Share the single biggest test of a government in the comments.

Psychologist calls for New Zealand to follow Australia's lead and make helmets on e-scooters compulsory
Attitudes towards e-scooter safety is generally too relaxed in Aotearoa, a psychologist says.

An English side signed Scott Kuggeleijn. They knew it was wrong
Scott Kuggeleijn was not convicted of any crime. He was, however, charged with sexual violation by rape and indecent assault involving two separate complainants in 2015.

OpenAI is building 'automated shutdown' capabilities for AI tools, letter to lawmakers says

Winners And Losers Of Q2: Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) Vs The Rest Of The Finance and HR Software Stocks

Canadian cop starts role in NZ to aid fight against meth, cocaine suppliers
Scott Barlow says he's "a conduit" between agencies in both countries as they try and stem the flow of illicit drugs to the South Pacific.

Real estate agent loses bid to avoid compulsory Maori culture course
Janet Dickson argued being required to take the 90-minute course breached her freedom of thought, conscience and religion, but a disciplinary tribunal has upheld the decision denying her an exemption.

Should outside nations be allowed at the Pacific Forum summit?
Solomon Islands has asked Pacific Islands Forum members to consider separating external dialogue partners from the annual leaders' meeting.

Diamond League final: $50k and global glory on line for three Kiwis
Three New Zealand athletes will compete at the Diamond League Final in Brussels on Sunday (NZT).

‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports
The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.

Police discover fake wall hiding loaded gun and 20,000 pills
A fake magnetic wall hidden inside a wardrobe allegedly concealed a loaded firearm and thousands of pseudoephedrine tablets.

Where the winning $330k Lotto tickets were bought
The locations of the winning Lotto tickets that left three players $330,000 richer have been revealed.

Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Tick in the grass triggers very rare meat allergy
Jude's tick bites didn't seem normal, they "festered for months". Then came gut aches in the evening.

Digital Science opens £25,000 grant for trusted AI workflows
Researchers and start-ups worldwide can seek equity-free funding as the programme backs AI agents that can show their workings and accountability.

Edith Cavell Bridge reopens after Milford Sound quakes
The bridge was closed this morning until engineers inspected the structure and cleared it to reopen.

NZ's biggest business lobby wants politicians to do these things. What do you reckon?
Business NZ, the country’s biggest business lobby group, has released its wish list for politicians in its pre-election manifesto, covering tax, incentives, superannuation, and healthcare.

NZ First recruits former Bachelorette NZ personality
Daryl Habraken appeared in the 2020 season of The Bachelorette New Zealand as the mole.

Developer defends reviving controversial Arrowtown Ridgeburn housing project
Locals fear it will choke roads, hurt regional tourism and bypass years of careful district council planning.

NBA team hit with massive $50m fine, owner banned
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is suspended and Kawhi Leonard fined after an investigation reveals salary cap cheating.