
Cafe worker owed almost $4500 after abrupt closure
A part-time café worker who turned up for work to find the business closed has won $4450 in unpaid wages and leave entitlements.
Sharon Shen did regular shifts at a café operated by Supreme Huang Limited from October 2021 until July 2024, a determination by the Employment Relations Authority says.


What historical moment lives on in your memory?
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?


Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day?
Tagbusters have performed an Anzac Day miracle restoring the Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the Hamilton Gardens entrance to its former glory.
Two Tagbusters’ technicians toiled for two hours on Saturday removing spray paint defacing and desecrating the prominent Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the entrance to Hamilton Gardens.
Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


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