Employment
The future of tertiary education
Why is it that when so many industries have had huge increases in efficiency thanks to computers and the internet it still takes the same amount of time to get a tertiary education? What's more, with… Audio
Academic fights for job after WITT accessed emails
An academic is fighting for his job after the Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki dismissed him when it accessed and read his e-mails.
Job applicants asked about sexuality
People applying to work for Metro Trains in Melbourne are being asked about their sexuality as part of the vetting process. Audio
Health and Safety
Those in the Trades are confused about new and "bizarre" Health and Safety rules. Audio
Farmers agree Kiwi farm labourers 'hopeless'
The deputy Prime Minister is unapologetic for labelling beneficiaries hired to work on farms as "pretty damned hopeless". Audio
Govt wants minimum wage for disabled workers
The government wants firms which employ disabled workers to start paying them the minimum wage, but some companies say that's just not viable.
100 jobs could go in Chorus change, union says
A union fears 100 technicians could lose their jobs following Chorus' announcement it is changing its UFB contractor in the lower North Island.
Parenting - Advice for young part-time job seekers
Some advice for teenagers as they navigate the High School years, and want to earn some spending money on the side. Eric Bittner owns Cafe Derailleur in Victoria, at a place called Wangaratta a couple… Audio
Uncertain future for Fisher & Paykel workers
Workers at Fisher & Paykel Appliances' East Tamaki factory, due to shut in November, might have to move overseas to earn an equivalent income. Audio
Joyce: Manufacturing jobs expanding despite F&P job cuts
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce on Fisher and Paykel closing its last factory and in the process laying off 180 workers. Audio
Fisher and Paykel cuts 180 manufacturing jobs
One of New Zealand's oldest manufactuers, Fisher and Paykel, is closing its last factory that makes fridges and in the process laying off 180 workers. The E Tu Union's national secretary, Bill Newson… Audio
180 jobs to go at Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Fisher & Paykel Appliances will close its East Tamaki factory in November, with more than 180 jobs expected to be lost. Audio
Fisher & Paykel CEO discusses loss of 180 jobs
Fisher & Paykel Appliances' CEO, Stuart Broadhurst discusses the company's plans to close its East Tamaki factory. Audio
Security 'at risk' with justice from home
The Ministry of Justice's plan to make some staff work from home raises security concerns, the Public Service Association says.
Health Ministry responds to nurses' pleas for more support
The Ministry of Health's Chief Nurse, Jane O'Malley, responds to claims by the Nurses' Organisation that graduate nurses are being pushed into jobs with limited support and too much responsibility Audio
Student loan arrest prompts overseas repayments
The first ever arrest over student loan repayments last month has spurred on overseas debtors to start paying back their loans, Inland Revenue says.
Employers will test new zero hour law, union says
Employers who flout new laws banning zero hour contracts may face legal action from Unite union. Audio
Bunnings management removes defribillators
Bunnings is under fire from its staff members after reportedly removing staff-financed defibrillators from its stores. Audio
500 NZ Post jobs to go by end of June
500 New Zealand Post workers are expected to lose their jobs by the end of June, as part of its larger plan to cut up to 2000 positions. Audio
Low wage economy
Economist Michael Reddell discusses whether New Zealand is being guided towards having a low wage low skill economy. Audio
