Employment
Auckland University staff strike for higher pay
More than 1000 staff at the University of Auckland have walked off the job in a bid for better pay.
Cadbury workers' union bemused by 'confidentiality breach'
The union for Cadbury workers is confused by allegations it has breached the confidentiality of negotiations with the company's owner, it says.
Migrant exploitation fine sends message to employers, union says
A migrant workers' network says an Employment Court decision this week sends a message to employers mistreating foreign workers
Economic development agency shares confidential details
Wellington's economic development agency has admitted accidentally sharing confidential details of about 100 people after a software problem.
Threatened workers gather seeking Cadbury fix
About 200 people in Dunedin are protesting against the closure of the city's Cadbury factory.
Auckland Uni staff to strike over pay scales
More than 1000 staff at Auckland University will strike for half a day next week, following a pay dispute with their employer.
Food company fined a further $11k over immigrant's wages
A food company fined last year for overworking an immigrant employee has until next Friday to pay a further $11,000 for not complying with the ERA's order.
Hundreds of University of Auckland staff to strike next week
About 900 academic and professional staff at the University of Auckland will go on strike next week in support of their pay claim.
South Island credit union to close half its branches
The country's third biggest credit union is closing half its branches and cutting 18 jobs.
Gender pay gap fixable 'overnight'
Employers are being told they can fix the 12 percent pay gap between men and women overnight if they wanted to.
'Fake' doctor worked at Aus hospital for decade
A man is facing a $AU30,000 fine after allegedly masquerading as a doctor at Australian hospitals for more than a decade.
200 jobs to be cut in ABC restructure
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation intends to cut up to 200 jobs to create a $AU50 million Content Fund and new positions in regional areas.
Alcohol as big an issue as drugs among workers, dairy industry says
Drug use among dairy farm workers is a problem, but alcohol abuse is just as big an issue, Federated Farmers says.
Tens of thousands drug-tested, hundreds fail
Government figures show beneficiaries have failed only 466 pre-employment drug tests in the past three years. Video
Andrew Little: PM's comments on drug tests "an excuse"
"What I hear from employers is that they want to employ younger New Zealanders, any New Zealanders." The Labour Leader Andrew Little says employers want WINZ to work with the unemployed to get them… Audio
Business group backs PM's comments on jobs drug tests
A leading business group is backing the Prime Minister's suggestion New Zealand needs more immigrants because too many locals rule themselves out of jobs by taking drugs. Audio
Drug use not the whole worker shortage story - employer
Drug testing is not the only reason there's a skills shortage in the building industry, the head of a scaffolding company says.
48k new jobs predicted annually for next 10 years
Officials are predicting massive growth in job numbers, especially those that are highly skilled.
Union walks out on meeting with Cadbury owner
The union representing Cadbury workers walked out of a forum today on the likely closure of the company's factory. Dunedin North MP David Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio
Christchurch, Kaikōura turn to Pacific for rebuild workers
The Kaikōura earthquake could create opportunities for Pacific workers helping with the Christchurch rebuild as part of a trades training programme.
