Employment
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…
AudioAFFCO 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.
Facebook used to recruit illegal migrant workers
A human trafficking scam that's been running for years is allegedly using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying less than $10 an hour in New Zealand.
New Caledonia govt adopts plan to grow employment
New Caledonia's government has introduced a new plan to reduce unemployment.
Election fraudster investigated over job-selling
A former Labour Party candidate convicted of electoral fraud for registering ineligible voters is facing action for his part in an immigration job-selling scam.
Strike affects New Caledonia domestic airline
A planned strike by air traffic controllers in New Caledonia has prompted the cancellation of several flights tomorrow.
'Powerless' Fijian workers exploited, Crown says
A group of Fijian workers who came to New Zealand were exploited, a jury has been told, paying exorbitant fees to work here in return for visitor visas.
Foreign officers could be blocked from NZ ships
The days of foreign skippers and officers running New Zealand ships could be numbered. Audio
Officials back clamp down on foreign ship skippers
With New Zealand boat captains, officers and engineers struggling to find work, immigration officials agree it shouldn't be so easy for foreigners to get work visas. Audio
More NZ companies looking to hire staff in final quarter
The outlook for the labour market is more optimistic according to a new survey. Audio
Early Business News for 13 September 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Ashburton WINZ office layout ruled unsafe
A judge has ruled the Ministry of Social Development office in Ashburton where two workers were killed was unsafe for staff. Video
A few dollars more - the price of a paycheck
Power Play - Are Kiwis too lazy as the PM and some business owners say, are migrant workers exploited, and is anyone to blame, asks Jane Patterson.
