Employment
Uni or work?
Jaqueline Rowarth of the University of Waikato talks about the uptake of tertiary study and if it's realy necessary. Audio
AFFCO takes union to court over 'derogatory' comments
A stoush between the Meat Workers Union and AFFCO Talleys over social media posts will go to the Employment Court.
Countdown plans 'incredibly upsetting' for workers
Woolworths is being called on to reveal which of the country's Countdown supermarkets it plans to close as staff fear they may soon be out of a job.
Students need professional career advice - Labour
A Labour government would invest $30 million to ensure professional career advisors in all schools, Andrew Little says.
75 percent of employees want new job
If you are at work looking for work, you are not alone - a survey has found 75 percent of employees are looking for a new job.
Māori TV employees consider industrial action
Union members at Māori Television have reached an impasse with their employer over pay and are considering industrial action.
World Bank backs Pacific Island worker migration
The full potential of labour mobility between Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands remains largely untapped, according to a new report.
Warning over off the shelf drug tests
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is sounding a warning about off-the-shelf drug tests being marketed to employers.... saying they need to be aware of the legal aspects of workplace drug… Audio
Spending eases back to average
Consumer confidence has remained upbeat but restrained amid a buoyant labour market and rising house prices.
Airport security strike action called off
Strike action in Wellington and Auckland has been called off after a pay deal was struck between unions and the Aviation Security Service.
Upskilling south Auckland job seekers
The Southern Initiative is part of the Auckland Council's plan to make the city more liveable and aims to match high social need with employment opportunities Its director of Community and Social… Audio
Hospital workers reach settlement with Compass
Compass has reached a confidential settlement with 10 former hospital workers, who claimed they were owed $30,000 each from the company. Video
Security replacements a risk - pilots' union
Airline pilots say using temporary workers during an upcoming lockout would expose the country to serious risks.
Northland employment up, but not for women
Northland's unemployment rate has dropped below 8 percent for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Lock-out notices issued over air security strike plan
Unions representing aviation security workers have been issued with "illegal" lock-out notices over their plans to take strike action, the organisations say.
The foreigners dreaming of Kaitangata
Thousands of people from around the world suddenly want to move to the South Otago town of Kaitangata. Ian Telfer asked four of them why.
WINZ deaths could have been avoided, hearing told
A bullet-proof glass panel could have protected staff in the deadly attack on the Ashburton Work and Income in 2014, a health and safety expert says.
'Privatisation surprise' for DHB radiology - union
The radiographers' union has threatened the Nelson Marlborough DHB with an injunction over what it says is a surprise proposal to privatise radiology services.
Air security staff strike may be averted
Unions and the government are in last-minute talks in an attempt to avert a strike by aviation security workers at Wellington and Auckland airports.
Protesters target 90-day trial law
About 30 union supporters protested in Dunedin today, calling for an end to the 90-day trial law.
