Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today.

It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today.
It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

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The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues. 

Iran's blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its response to continuing US Israeli attacks. 

As of midnight Sunday, New Zealand had 49 days fuel cover. 

Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says there are other oil producers. 

He explained the US, West Africa and South America all have reserves - and can ramp up production in response. 

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The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues.&nbsp;
Iran's blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its response to continuing US Israeli attacks.&nbsp;
As of midnight Sunday, New Zealand had 49 days fuel cover.&nbsp;
Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says there are other oil producers.&nbsp;
He explained the US, West Africa and South America all have reserves - and can ramp up production in response.&nbsp;
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Rob Buchanan: Channel Infrastructure CEO addresses concerns over fuel shortage as Middle East conflict continues

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A Northland parent claimed teachers at her son's first school routinely rewarded children with chocolate and lollies, sparking debate about whether this is a good idea.

Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all, and concerns have been raised about the health impacts. 

Auckland University professor Boyd Swinburn says there could probably be better ways to reward kids for good behaviour.

"Plenty of schools have done it, plenty of schools do say they're providing the best environment for kids, they're being institutional role models - and they'll find ways to do it."

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A Northland parent claimed teachers at her son's first school routinely rewarded children with chocolate and lollies, sparking debate about whether this is a good idea.
Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all, and concerns have been raised about the health impacts.&nbsp;
Auckland University professor Boyd Swinburn says there could probably be better ways to reward kids for good behaviour.
"Plenty of schools have done it, plenty of schools do say they're providing the best environment for kids, they're being institutional role models - and they'll find ways to do it."
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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University professor on the debate over whether schools should give out sweets as rewards

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Donald Trump is dismissing the resignation of a senior US intelligence official - whom he appointed.

Israel is continuing waves of strikes across Lebanon and Iran, saying it has now killed Iran's security chief.

Meanwhile Joe Kent is stepping down as director of the US National Counter-terrorism Centre. 

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Kent claimed he couldn't support the ongoing war with Iran.

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Donald Trump is dismissing the resignation of a senior US intelligence official - whom he appointed.
Israel is continuing waves of strikes across Lebanon and Iran, saying it has now killed Iran's security chief.
Meanwhile Joe Kent is stepping down as director of the US National Counter-terrorism Centre.&nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Kent claimed he couldn't support the ongoing war with Iran.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the top US counterterrorism official resigning as Iran war continues

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

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