Employment
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time
But Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' and next year should be different.
Nurses start next round of industrial action
Nurses have begun a new round of industrial action as they push for better staffing levels.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
Australian states luring Kiwi cops
New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across the Tasman, with states there luring Kiwi cops with more money and housing allowances. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nealry 40 police officers headed to Australia's NT for work
Nearly 40 Kiwi police officers have headed to jobs in Australia's Northern Territory, after a recruitment drive late last year. Northern Territory Police Acting Superintendent of Recruitment and… Audio
Forget quiet quitting, now we're 'quiet cracking'
While quiet quitting had people turning up to do only the bare minimum, quiet cracking is where workers do their jobs with a hidden struggle.
Christchurch Hospital staff poised to strike for two hours
Health NZ has urged the Nurses' Organisation to return to the bargaining table.
'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking workers
Health NZ claim 85 patients were affected, when a proposed strike was called off in Christchurch.
'Yearly attack': Collins hits out at striking teachers
The schedule for planned secondary teacher rolling strikes has been revealed as the minister refuses to budge. Audio
Masterton charity on Jobseeker volunteers
The manager of a charity in Masterton has been overwhelmed by the number of people asking to do volunteer work. Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Masterton charity overwhelmed by Jobseeker volunteers
A charity in Masterton says it's swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to meet their benefit requirements - and it's having to turn people away. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Secondary school teachers strike over pay
Teachers will walk off the job next Wednesday following a one percent payrise offer from the government, which they say is the lowest in a generation. Teacher and PPTA member Kevin Greig spoke to… Audio
Govt blasts secondary teachers' union for calling strike
The government has blasted the secondary school teachers' union for calling a strike, after only six days of wage talks. Public Service Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The true cost of the country's boom in failing businesses
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses.
A boom in businesses going bust
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses. Audio
Restaurant Association concerned many hospo positions left off list of new visas
The Restaurant Association is concerned about workforce shortages after many of its jobs were left off the list of new visas. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
Hospitality industry on govt's two new work visas
Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Audio
Why rising underutilisation of the workforce is cause for concern
Emile Donovan speaks to Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity. Audio
