Employment
More than half of police force considering quitting - union survey
But police bosses say 57 percent of officers having considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point for pay negotiations.
Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill
Businesses on Wellington's South Coast are doing it tough since the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant. Audio
How much tax do influencers pay?
When your income comes from sharing your life, that can be a problem.
New bill allows workers to be classified as contractors
A controversial new bill making it easier for workers to be classified as contractors is now law. Barrister Mai Chen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Eight months of job ad growth signals stronger 2026 start
The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report shows job ads increased 1.3 percent in January.
Reality bites for Kiwi job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert offers a silver lining, saying that could actually be a sign of early economic growth Audio
One job, 2500 applicants
Morgan Halim thought 500 applications would be a lot, so when he got thousands it was a shock. Audio
'Decent economic growth' as manufacturing expands - survey
The manufacturing sector's turnaround continued into the new year as firms recorded growth in new orders and production.
Flight disruptions due to strike leave traveller in limbo
Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand's Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking for two days, but one customer says she only found out at the last minute. Audio
Air NZ cabin crew struggling to pay rent, union says
The airline says staff are working "around the clock" to minimise disruption as its cabin crews strike on Thursday and Friday.
Government tweaks law for contractors
The workplace minister says it has nothing to do with the Supreme Court's Uber decision.
National war memorial bell-playing may have to be outsourced to Australians
An Australian may have to play the bells at Pukeahu on Anzac Day.
Plans to cut number of guards at Work and Income offices
The Ministry of Social Development is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and Income offices throughout the country. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Work safety group says proposed law change likely to increase harm to people
The bill sets out to cut death and injury rates, and compliance costs, by focusing on the most serious critical risks and reducing confusion.
Could you be the government?
Amidst a swathe of government shutdowns and mass redundancies in the United States of America, Alexandra Petri decided she would find out for herself. Audio
Explosion leaves forklift driver with serious burns
The worker was seriously burned when several condemned, nine kilogram gas bottles exploded and their forklift caught fire in March, 2024 at Tank Test in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors
Could the rural equivalent of tinder targetted at health professionals help attract doctors to remote areas and keep them there. The boss of one health organisation thinks so. Audio
The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
Unemployment rises to highest level in a decade
Worse than expected, the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2015. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026
More New Zelaanders are out of work with unemployment rising to its highest level in more than a decade. Auckland and Wellington are hit hard as people lose their jobs in the cities. We unpack the job… Audio
