Changes to annual leave, sick pay system incoming, charities ditch Duchess as patron over her contact with Epstein, and the power of deep rest.
Holidays Act overhaul incoming: Changes to annual leave, sick pay system
After years of payroll failures, billions in remediation payments and persistent calls for reform from businesses and unions alike, the Government is scrapping and replacing the Holidays Act in a move it says will finally fix New Zealand's "broken" leave system.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden revealed today that Cabinet had agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act.
Mother found guilty of murder after bodies of children found in suitcases
A mother has been found guilty of murder after admitting killing her two young children and storing their bodies in suitcases in an Auckland lockup.
1News Reporter Yvonne Tahana attended much of the trial and reflects on the harrowing evidence heard in the courtroom.
Warning: This story contains details about mental health and suicide that may disturb some readers.
Paracetamol safe during pregnancy despite Trump claims - NZ midwives
Paracetamol is safe for pregnant women despite claims made by US President Donald Trump, the New Zealand College of Midwives says.
Earlier today, Trump said the medication – typically used to treat pain and fevers – should not be taken by pregnant women, as it "can be associated" with an increased risk of autism in children.
Associated Press reported the claims were unproven, and new evidence was not provided to prove otherwise.
In response to Trump's announcement, the College of Midwives said high quality scientific evidence does not establish a causal link or association between paracetamol and autism, or other developmental concerns.
Watch: Charities ditch Duchess as patron over her contact with sex offender
In an email to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 the Duchess of York called him a ‘supreme friend’ despite publicly distancing herself from him.
ONE DEEP REST
I’m just back from a month’s holiday and I’m feeling the benefits of some deep rest, powering off and taking some downtime.
You can't really be on form if you don't know how to truly switch off.
Jess Stuart explains.
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