Employment
'Nothing like this before': Hundreds apply for one receptionist role
After the first 10 days of being inundated with CVs, a vet practice gave up looking at any more. Audio
Westport looks to recruit dentist to town with quirky video
In Westport, the town has been searching for a new dentist for nearly a year, with just one dental surgeon covering more than 10,000 people. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Timber Industry Federation on Carter Holt Harvey plans to close Eves Valley sawmill
Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut down the Eves Valley sawmill near Nelson, with 142 jobs on the line. New Zealand Timber Industry Federation executive director Jeff Ilott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… Audio
150 jobs at risk amid potential Tasman sawmill closure
Shocked and gutted. Those are some of the emotions workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman District are feeling as they come to grips with its potential closure. Up to 150 people… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected; Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill in Nelson set to close
One hundred and forty two jobs could be about to go in Nelson, with the planned closure of the Eves Valley Sawmill. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Spark blames big profit drop on tech changes, cost of living pressures
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending. Audio
The Brain Drain Backstory
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig into New Zealand’s decades-long “brain drain” to Australia – why it happens, how politicians have tried (and failed) to stop it, and whether it’s really as bad as it… Audio
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
