Employment

One in two New Zealanders are reporting feeling burnt out from their job, so is the solution to push through, or take a pre-Christmas breather?

The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far. 

The Public Service Commissioner says it's regrettable major strike action is going ahead, because he's always been available to negotiate. Audio

Heavy rain and forecast dangerous high winds mean rallies had to be cancelled in several places.

The PSA union says more than 1200 workers from across ACC are planning to join about 100,000 workers from other sectors.

Health NZ misconduct hotline complaints could not be followed up after a coordinator was made redundant last year.

Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.

Despite demand for jobs running red-hot, some Queenstown and Wānaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff. Audio

Thousands have had their benefits cut since new non-financial sanctions were introduced, and only nine offered the new alternative.

Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.

An employment report indicates the volume of ads rose 1 percent in September, which was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, or 6 percent up on the year earlier.

Two Taranaki job hunters speak about their frustration at doing everything they can to find work, but remaining without a job for months. Audio

Moeaia Tuai is on trial accused of controlling two young people, keeping their passports and pay, sexual violation and assault.

The Prime Minister is doubling down on claims striking unions are "politically motivated" and says kids will be "massively impacted". Audio