Employment
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
Nearly 150 police officers to undergo swim test after Minister makes 'expectations clear'
The 149 officers who graduated without being assessed on swimming ability will go through the test over the next four months.
Health NZ on senior doctors strike
More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Staff shortages cause senior doctor to join strike action
A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Audio
Senior doctors to walk off the job over stalled pay talks
About 5000 senior doctors are walking off the job on Thursday for an unprecedented 24-hour strike from 1201am until 1159pm Friday in protest at their stalled pay talks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Fonterra to close Hamilton Canpac site, 120 workers face job loss
The union says a full site closure is rare. Audio
Fonterra planning to close Canpac site in Hamilton
Around 120 workers at Fonterra's Canpac site in Hamilton face losing their jobs, with some spending Wednesday at home to process the news. Dairy Workers Union national secretary Chris Flatt spoke to… Audio
'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for pay to Supreme Court
Parents Peter Humphreys and Christine Fleming want the work they do caring for their disabled children recognised.
Almost 120 employees with disabilities face uncertain future after recycling plant blaze
Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground last week. Audio
'Clear breach': Applicants who failed physical test still admitted for police training
Police have begun an audit into whether further breaches of the recruitment process had occurred.
Timber worker loses two fingers to machine without guard
The unnamed worker, 51, said he had three surgeries and remained hopeful about getting prosthetic fingers in future.
New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
Hospital failed toxic fume victims, union says
Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.
'See where life takes you' - becoming a qualified tradie at 56
A Nelson woman who recently qualified as a tradie at the age of 56 following a difficult battle with cancer has some simple advice for anybody considering a career change at a later stage in life… Audio
Newly qualified tradie at 56 years of age
Most people recovering from an illness as serious as breast cancer would probably take it easy and do as little as possible - but not Nelson woman Wendy Ramsay. At 56, Wendy has just become a… Audio
'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.
Hokitika students on hunt for new principal
A school in Hokitika is on a mission to find its new principal, and students have taken matters into their own hands. Chair of the Saint Mary's Primary School Board Christina Scott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Reserve Bank analyst loses bid for reinstatement
The man argued he was unjustifiably dismissed after he made a protected disclosure to the board chair.
Model awarded more than $25,000 after agency failed to pay her
Ernestina Bonsu-Maro's Auckland talent agency failed to pay one of her models, then fired her and claimed she was never employed.
Trump to make firing federal workers easier
The change would ensure the federal government would finally be "run like a business," Trump said.