Employment
Secret recording used in winning employment case
Lawyer Gareth Abdinor discusses why a secret recording was allowed in an employment case. Audio
Expletives cake woman fears system deters human rights claims
A woman who received the second highest-ever award from the Human Rights Review Tribunal over a cake iced with expletives, says she was discouraged from taking any action.
Legal side effects of the Colin Craig case
An employment lawyer says the record high damages awarded to Colin Craig's former press secretary by the Human Rights Tribunal could lead to changes in the way employees approach grievance cases… Audio
Australian doctors urge NZ counterparts to demand safer hours
Junior doctors across the Tasman say New Zealand DHBs should follow Australia's lead in fixing doctors' rosters to make them safe for both doctors and patients. Audio
Skilled migrants fail to flock to regions
A new policy designed to get more skilled migrants to settle outside Auckland has made hardly any difference, official figures suggest.
On the door knock: young Indian and ground-breaking
Politics runs in the family, Lynda Chanwai-Earle joins one of the youngest Indian New Zealanders on the campaign trail in Mt Roskill, Auckland. Audio, Gallery
Kids of mother killed by tiger to receive $80k
The Hamilton City Council will pay an additional $80,000 to the children of an employee who was fatally mauled by a tiger at its zoo.
Fishermen who 'had to eat flea-ridden food', chase millions in wages
A group of 26 Indonesian fishermen who allegedly worked in 'abject conditions' in New Zealand waters are still fighting to get up to $6 million in unpaid wages.
Insurance broker asked to take personal loan to help company
An insurance broker was asked to take out a personal loan to help the struggling company he worked for, then lost his job when he refused.
No unfair dismissal in Northland doctor's case
A doctor who was fired from Whangarei Hospital for prescribing painkillers including morphine to her partner has lost her case for unfair dismissal.
Academic apologises for Facebook posts
A Taranaki academic has been forced to apologise for disparaging comments she made on social media about her former employer.
The race for Auckland's ethnic communities
More than 65% of new migrant, ethnic New Zealanders live in Auckland and the race for votes on, but how much thought have mayoral candidates given to the needs of their ethnic communities? Lynda… Audio, Gallery
AFFCO fined $15k and accused of 'union busting'
Meat processor AFFCO is being accused of American-style union busting after it was fined $15,000 by the Employment Relations Authority.
Pacific training project opens doors for Pasifika youth
A successful pilot programme for young Pacific youth is set to lift incomes and living standards for New Zealand's Pacific population. Audio
Uber drivers threaten further action over pay rates
The so-called ride sharing company, Uber, is facing legal action over it's decision to cut drivers pay.Back in April Uber cut the rate it pays drivers from $1.80 to $1.35. The Uber Drivers'… Audio
Indian agent fraud investigation under way
An Indian education agent who is on a list for fraud could have his licence revoked if evidence is found, the Immigration Minister says. Video
Education agent on fraudster list given NZ licence
Government officials put an Indian education agent on a list of fraudsters - then officials from the same ministry gave him a licence.
Post haste pay scheme not delivering - Union
Postal workers are in a spin over a speed-based performance evaluation system they say is costing them hundreds of dollars a year.
Inspectorate fines farms over record-keeping
Six Waikato dairy farms have been fined for failing to keep written employment agreements or time records, and the Council of Trade Unions has called for a wider inquiry.
Hamilton City Council sentenced over zookeeper's death
A judge has fined Hamilton City Council nearly $39,000, and asked it to pay $10,000 in reparation, after a zookeeper was killed by a tiger.
