NEWS

Midwives and health boards finally reach settlement

HAMILTON: Waikato members of the MERAS union (Midwifery Employee Representation and Advisory Services) marched in… read more

Doctors announce five-day strike starting late April

WELLINGTON: Resident doctors – except those in Canterbury – will strike for five days at… read more

Budget tax cuts ‘counter living wage’ and impact employer costs

CANBERRA: Employers say budget measures to ease the tax burden on low-income earners justify only… read more

Shorten digs in over franking credits and retirees get angry

CANBERRA: Bill Shorten has doubled down on plans to end cash refunds for excess franking… read more