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Contractor or employee? How a proposed law change will favour Uber over its drivers

15 August 2025

The definition of a contractor will depend on what’s in their contract, not the work they do, putting NZ out of step internationally.

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State Highway 5 is closed south of Rotorua, after a petrol tanker rolled in the Whakarewarewa area, leaving one person dead
	15 Aug: State Highway 5 is closed south of Rotorua, after a petrol tanker rolled in the Whakarewarewa area, leaving one person dead... more

This isn’t how wars are ended - a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven
	12 Aug: A former US ambassador and career diplomat says that history indicates that the possibilities for a lasting peace coming out of the Trump-Putin summit are pretty low.... more

Auckland's Southern Motorway is closed at the interchange with the South-Western, after a serious crash
	12 Aug: Auckland's Southern Motorway is closed at the interchange with the South-Western, after a serious crash... more

Auckland police are investigating allegations a group of men posing as Uber Eats delivery drivers forced themselves into a house, about 9pm yesterday
	11 Aug: Auckland police are investigating allegations a group of men posing as Uber Eats delivery drivers forced themselves into a house, about 9pm yesterday... more

There's been a crash at Edmont National Park in New Plymouth after several cars slid on the ice and came off the road
	10 Aug: There's been a crash at Edmont National Park in New Plymouth after several cars slid on the ice and came off the road... more

A pair of Kiwi Indycar drivers have qualified in the top 10 for tomorrow morning's race in Portland
	10 Aug: A pair of Kiwi Indycar drivers have qualified in the top 10 for tomorrow morning's race in Portland... more

NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen has crashed out of this morning's second-tier Xfinity race at Watkins Glen in New York, on Three Now
	10 Aug: NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen has crashed out of this morning's second-tier Xfinity race at Watkins Glen in New York, on Three Now... more

A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country
	9 Aug: A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country... more

NZTA is warning South Island motorists to be careful this weekend, with wild weather forecast
	8 Aug: NZTA is warning South Island motorists to be careful this weekend, with wild weather forecast... more

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Most Popular Recent Motoring News

22 Jul: A motorcyclist's died in a crash with a car on State Highway 1 at Manakau, between Otaki and Levin - in the lower North Island ++++++++++++++++

09 Aug: A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country ++++++++++++

26 Jul: The South Island appears to be charting a faster road to economy recovery than the North Island +++++++++++

01 Aug: A section of Yaldhurst Road in Christchurch is closed to westbound traffic after a car crashed into a traffic light pole +++++++++++

19 Jul: Two people are seriously injured after a fleeing driver drove the wrong way on an Auckland motorway ++++++++++

27 Jul: What time does the F1 Belgian Grand Prix start? How can I watch it? ++++++++++

23 Jul: A veteran drag racer died when his car veered off-track at nearly 250 kilometres an hour crashing into a concrete barrier ++++++++++

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3 Dec: Tue, 3 Dec 2024: Buy now for a well priced ev, industry expert says (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: Tue, 17 Sep 2024: Jay blades: bbc host's driving charge thrown out (BBCWorld)

29 Aug: Thu, 29 Aug 2024: Get rid of 5p fuel duty cut, rac tells chancellor (BBCWorld)

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Today's News

Rugby League:
The Warriors are desperate for a win but the New Zealand side's coach is on guard ahead of a visit from the giant-killers of this year's NRL in Auckland tonight 21:57

Law and Order:
Two people have been injured and several arrested following an assault in Auckland's Massey this evening 21:17

International:
Why is there a stoush over the Pacific's top meeting next month? 19:27

Health & Safety:
Health New Zealand's changing up hospital cafe menus in the name of a good diet 18:57

Netball:
The Queensland Firebirds coach sees Silver Fern Kelly Jackson as a potential mentor for fellow defenders, Aussies Ruby Bakewell-Doran and Isabelle Shearer, after joining the Super Netball side for next year 18:37

Business:
Grocery shopping keeps getting dearer and dearer for Kiwis 18:07

Business:
Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project - of 671-million-dollars 17:47

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists they're on guard as they prepare for a visit tonight from the giant-killers of this year's NRL 17:27

Law and Order:
The Supreme Court has declined to release an autistic man from secure mental health care - where he's been for nearly 20 years 16:57

Entertainment:
Jennifer Aniston has filled her home with crystals to banish negative "nerves" from the mansion 16:42

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