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NZ Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Nasty fall at Te Rapa sees four jockeys taken to hospital
Four jockeys were taken to hospital by ambulance after a nasty fall at a Te Rapa race meet in the Waikato today. The fall extinguished the chances of four of the nine runners in the Property Brokers Taumarunui 3YO (1400), overshadowing a fine victory by talented filly Ortega.

RNZ News
21-07-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Pay rise for Kmart workers
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Kmart workers say a new union agreement is a "huge win" for them. Kmart and Workers First Union have signed a two-year pay deal that will mean staff who have been employed for six months will be entitled to the new living wage of $28.95 from September 2025, increasing to the new living wage the following year. Union members will also get bonuses, of $500 for full-time workers, $350 for part-time workers and $200 for casual workers. The company will provide an improved pathway from casual to permanent employment, and an increase to safety and medical footwear reimbursements. Rudd Hughes, deputy secretary for retail at Workers First, said he believed the new agreement put Kmart workers among the highest-paid retail chain workers in the country. "We're extremely proud of our Kmart bargaining team and hopeful that this new agreement sets a standard in the retail industry that other big brands are paying attention to. "We started negotiations with the company talking about the CPI and 'clawbacks' of previous entitlements, but due to the efforts of our dedicated group of Kmart workers on the bargaining team, we've ended with an industry-leading agreement that includes a progressive living wage for two years and a generous union-only bonus." Tarsh Sullivan, a union coordinator from Kmart Te Rapa said it was a huge win for staff. "I'm happy that we're making progress and moving forward with this deal - we know it's not the same for all retail workers at the moment." Hughes said the Kmart deal sent a clear message to other big-box retailers. "Many of the other big retailers still don't believe their staff are worth a living wage," he said. "But Kmart has been thriving as a business because their staff are fairly paid and feel more motivated and valued by their employer." Kmart has been approached for comment. Careers NZ said retail sales staff generally earn about $48,000 a year and start on minimum wage. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.


NZ Herald
05-07-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Brosnan stable stars with jumping double at waterlogged Te Rapa
A daring ride by Kylan Wiles paved the way for tenacious mare Jakama Krystal to add a second win on the Te Rapa card for trainers Peter and Jessica Brosnan as she raced away with the Waikato Hunt Cup on Saturday. The 9-year-old daughter of Jakkalberry is normally seen


NZ Herald
14-06-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Horse racing: Waikato Steeplechase win caps chaotic day for Portia Matthews
A victory on Afterallthistime in Saturday's Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) capped a Te Rapa double for Portia Matthews that was unforgettable in more ways than one. Matthews won both of the steeplechase races on the card, having previously taken out the Ken & Roger Browne Memorial (3900m) in extraordinary

RNZ News
15-05-2025
- RNZ News
Man arrested after spree of Lego thefts across North Island
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police A man has been arrested after a spree of Lego thefts across the upper North Island since the start of the year. Police have been investigating since January, saying retailers in Whangārei, Auckland, and Te Rapa have been targeted. Officers believe highly valuable Lego's were either stolen or had their barcodes altered. They searched a property on Wednesday in Te Atatū South in Auckland and have arrested a 39-year-old man. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police He is charged with seven counts of obtaining by deception and three counts of theft. The man was currently before the Waitākere District Court. Sergeant Julian Conder said police were able to recover all of the stolen Lego during the search warrant. "At the end of the day it will mean that these pieces will be available for those who are willing to pay for their goods," he said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.