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Thousands protest rising costs across France as clashes erupt in Paris
The interior ministry counted 146,000 protesters, against unions' 250,000.
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About 300 Ikea workers strike this weekend as store stays open
A second large department store will also be hit by industrial action during the weekend.
Minister to meet families after claims of politicising child cancer scandal
Child cancer group warns Govt that 'life changes in an instant' for affected families.
TVNZ pay strife: 150 journalists, news staff to strike for the first time in 20 years
The E tū union says a 2.5% pay offer does not reflect inflation or cost of living.
Thousands of cops to get pay rise backdated to July
The increase comes after Police Association members rejected an initial offer.
Sydney Airport security strike: Air NZ and Qantas prepare for disruption
The union says workers want more fulltime jobs and fairer rosters.
'Never felt so unsafe': Starship staff describe cancer ward 'crisis'
Nurses say chemotherapy is delayed when qualified staff are unavailable at night.
Dad blasts Simeon Brown over response to Starship cancer treatment delays
Shaun Todd's daughter had brain tumour surgery and six chemotherapy rounds.
'It shouldn't have come to this': Union hits out at Starship cancer treatment delays
20 cycles of chemotherapy have been delayed over the last four months by up to seven days.
Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
Its mobile division is paying more for DRAM and NAND flash chips.
Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: Tenants union
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was evicted after the apartment owner drastically hiked the rent.
Auckland bin collectors dumped, offered chance to buy their own rubbish trucks
The union says truck costs could leave drivers hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.
‘Gen Z has risen up’: Tens of thousands mass for tense France school protests
The interior ministry counted 256,000 protesters, while unions said 450,000.
New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt more than 730 schools
Of France’s 3700 schools, 735 were affected Friday, down 30% on Thursday.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'If the National Party is hard right, I’m the tooth fairy'
OPINION: In his new book, Nicky Hager's version of history completely ignores the context.
NZ's biggest bank proposes to cut 100 jobs in IT overhaul
Roles under threat included quality assurance engineers, engineers and product managers.
Health NZ to hire 380 extra nurses, midwives and assistants in next year
The organisation is also investigating a new model for calculating nursing needs.
‘At least we know who the Wahs are’: PSA protesters tease PM in calls for fairer pay
Thousands of public servants were expected to strike nationwide.
Fresh industrial action issued for Interislander with cargo loading, work callback ban
The industrial action won't affect passengers or any non-KiwiRail cargo.
Volkswagen says it will cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade
Volkswagen says it will cut 50,000 more jobs, taking total losses to 100,000.
‘Out of step’: Greens challenge public service boss over ‘Change the Govt’ postcards
The Public Service Association was told the campaign breaches political neutrality rules.
Labour 'not committed' to Govt's public service cuts, promises assessment before any changes
'Cuts will never be the way we secure a better future for New Zealand.'
‘Crushing’: Woolworths proposes 130 job cuts in New Zealand
Workers First union slammed the proposal from a company that makes 'big profits'.
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