Employment
Concerns immigration policies eroding RSE workers' rights
Orchards are buzzing around the country with the last of the stonefruit picked and packed, and the wine grape harvest beginning. Monique Steele has the detail. Audio
Medical recruiter on overseas interest in new placements
A leading medical recruiter says her agency is already seeing an uptick in overseas interest in the hundred new placements the government is setting aside for foreign-trained doctors. Accent Health… Audio
Migrant workers awarded $230k from nail salon
The women, who often worked every day without breaks, were initially paid just $200 per week according to the Employment Relations Authority.
Job ads on Seek up 5 percent in January
SEEK NZ's new employment report for January shows job ads rose four percent month-on-month, the strongest growth in five months, with the public sector and consumer services leading the way. SEEK… Audio
Job market showing signs of recovery
Seek says after six months of consistently falling job ads the rate of decline has slowed down.
Electrocuted worker warned about power lines moments before death
An orchard worker who was electrocuted could have been distracted or ill when his cherry picker came close to power lines, a coroner has found.
Kainga Ora staff facing restructure 'stressed', 'exhausted'
Kainga Ora staff say they're stressed, exhausted, and disheartened by more potential job losses, and being told to stay positive by their leaders isn't helping. RNZ has seen internal messages sent to… Audio
KO staff told to be 'positive', 'make a choice!' as axe hangs over jobs
More jobs are on the line at Kāinga Ora, while a staffer says they are stressed, exhausted, and disheartened by leaders telling them to stay upbeat.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Antarctica NZ looking for crew to join Scott Base team
Antarctica New Zealand is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. General Manager for Antarctic Operations Mike Shapland spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Teen struck in face by untethered 412kg steel beam on 17th birthday
A Rotorua company's modified crane became a weapon that changed the life of a teenage contractor, who required major surgery.
Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
Answering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
Significant employment law changes ahead
Proposals to change personal grievance laws could see workers fired without an investigation having taken place. Audio
Schools could be short 1250 teachers this year after forecast error
Significant teacher shortages are likely this year, the Ministry of Education is warning, and the shortfall could end up being more than 3000. Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton. The trio discuss the impact of unpaid placements in healthcare and education. Pilot Vaughn Davis also joins… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton. The trio discuss the governments failure to meet and of it's intermediate child poverty targets, and the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Union on automatic pay rises for public servants
The union representing public servants says any changes to long service pay rises in the public service will lead to discrimination against women, Māori and Pasifika. The PSA union's acting national… Audio
NZ Herald to cut around 30 roles
Around 30 roles are being cut from the New Zealand Herald's newsroom - with the likes of political editor Claire Trevett and deputy business editor Grant Bradley taking voluntary redundancy. RNZ… Audio
