Employment
Early childhood relief teachers could face pay cuts
New pay parity rules coming into affect today could mean relief teachers in early childhood education could face pay cuts. Relief teacher Amy Dean spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face pay cut
Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
The jobs where offered salaries are dropping
Salaries are growing slower due to strong competition for jobs - and some industries struggling more than others. Audio
Charities struggling to find volunteers amid financial crisis
Many are prioritising paid employment, cutting their volunteering hours.
Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures
Beef + Lamb NZ says it had been a "challenging time" for farmers and processing companies due to spiralling costs.
'We don't want to see regional NZ hollowed out' - Rural Communities Minister
Mark Patterson says a proposal to close the Alliance Group's meatworks is "pretty foreboding" for Timaru and the surrounding districts Audio
The Week in Politics: The ups and downs of working from home
Analysis - The crackdown on working from home, the still-awaited ferries solution is testing coalition cohesion - and tax policy is back in the news.
Weekend Stuff: housecleaning 101
It's that time of the show when we bring you an assortment of interesting, practical, experts to answer your questions. Today we are trying something new Housekeeping with Rachael Quin! Rachael is a… Audio
Hundreds of jobs could go under proposed meatworks closure
Declining sheep processing numbers are blamed for proposed closure. The plant employs more than 600.
Timaru meatworks to close, affecting 600 jobs
Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am… Audio
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers are waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
First Union ambulance officers begin walk-offs
First Union ambulance officers who work for Hato Hone St John will walk off the job for the first six hours of their shifts on Friday.
Timaru meatworkers worried their jobs to go
Employees of the Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru are worried they could lose their jobs in a restructure or full closure of the plant. Meatworkers Union national secretary Daryl Carran… Audio
Smithfield meatworkers fear for futures ahead of meeting
Staff at the Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru are anxiously awaiting an all-staff meeting today. Timaru District Council Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More Kiwis taking a second job due to cost of living crisis
The side hustle is becoming an essential to make ends meet. Audio
Staff at Alliance's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru called to meeting
The company is one of the biggest employers in the Timaru District.
Bus driver fails appeal after dragging man along road
A distressed man held onto the bus as it drove off, trying to stop the driver after begging him to call police on passengers he claimed had stolen his phone.
PSA on govt decision to sack hundreds of Kainga Ora workers
The PSA says the government's decision to sack hundreds of Kainga Ora workers is another example of misplaced priorities. The union's national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We get distracted at home': Wellington debates pros and cons of WFH
Some Wellington residents say work is more productive in the office while others say they save hundreds by working from home.
