McDonald's gets serve from union
A union official claims child labour, workers paid in food vouchers and management threats are all in a day's work for staff at McDonald's in Kaikohe.
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We made some tissue pom poms with friends this week - it was super fun and appeals to kids and adults alike.
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Years ago, when I was just starting out in this business, I attended a snazzy wine tasting event in Auckland. I was desperately trying to look professional while struggling to hold my laughably large handbag, my pen, my notebook, my dictaphone and my wine glass.
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A list of jobs to do in your garden over the coming week.
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Singapore: Whistle stop touring
In a world that's never been so connected and accessible, rediscovering the wonder of travel and the romance of a journey is something to be cherished.
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Fashion
Kiwi designers fight for future of industry
In part two of a three-part series on becoming conscious consumers, we look at what is threatening Kiwi designers and what can be done about it.
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Motorsport: Family fun the classic way
Todd Forsyth must have shares in a fuel company to run this much-modified 1974 MGBGT, spotted racing at Pukekohe one recent rainy Saturday.
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