Employment
FMA staff face compulsory weekly survey in strive for efficiency
The Financial Markets Authority has told staff to complete a weekly survey detailing things like hours worked, tasks completed daily and how long they took.
Peters heckling: 'Absolutely a sackable offence', says lawyer
A Wellington worker's heated exchange with Winston Peters at a public press conference has landed him hot water with his employer. Audio
Free Speech Union says Tonkin + Taylor wrong to investigate employee
The Free Speech Union said Tonkin + Taylor was wrong to investigate an employee who heckled Winston Peters on his way to work on Tuesday. The Free Speech Union's Nick Hanne spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Employment expert on health staff told no more than five minutes of talking
Some Southland Hospital staff have been told they could only talk to each other for no more than five minutes a day. The staff were also instructed not to take their breaks together, according to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
Health staff told not to chat more than 5 minutes a day
Staff were told about the rule, complaints to a union show, but Health NZ Southern says it doesn't have a 'no talking' policy. Audio
Southland Hospital staff allegedly told they can only talk to each other for five minutes a day
Complaints to a union show staff in a department of Southland Hospital were told they could only talk to each other for at most five minutes a day. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New payroll system causes problems at Massey University
One staff member says he wasn't able to pay his rent. Audio
Security guards lack critical training at Waikato Hospital - ex-staff member
Some security guards at Waikato Hospital have expired qualifcations, while others lack critical training. That is according to a senior security officer and licenced private investigator who resigned… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
Nearly 90,000 kiwis in paid employment over 70
According to Stats NZ nearly 90,000 people in paid employment are aged over 70, 1267 are in their 90s. Patrick Garvey an 81 year old antique dealer from Hamilton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Grossly dishonest': Blood lab tech loses registration for CV fraud
Sejal Rao was qualified to be a medical lab technician which made the fabrications 'somewhat inexplicable'.
The Panel with Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Raj Chakraborti & Cindy Mitchener. They discuss and unruly week in politics, and an increase to the Screen production grant. Plus we get… Audio
Why you might need to be careful of that job offer
Scammers often pretend to work for highly respectable companies, seeking very personal information.
Nurses Organisation holds public meeting
A public meeting organised by the Nurses Organisation has heard stories of patients with acute spinal injuries having to wait for specialist care, psychiatrists struggling to keep up with their… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George & David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss a workforce crisis facing the hospitality industry, and the huge decline in tourists visiting the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has refused to have regular meetings with the Council of Trade Unions and has ruled out undoing the Pay Equity… Audio
Workplace Relations Minister refuses regular meetings with union
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has refused to have regular meetings with the Council of Trade Unions and has ruled out undoing the Pay Equity Changes. New Zealand… Audio
Violence 'normalised' in ED departments: Survey
Top emergency department doctors say violence is being normalised in understaffed EDs, forcing experienced staff to quit. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
The confusing blitz of the pay equity bill
The government's shock and awe approach to changing the legislation has fanned the flames of anger.
