Employment
Hospitality NZ calls for U-turn on NCEA Level 1
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
How can employers help during school holidays?
It's the last day of the school holidays. For lots of parents, that means the last day of school holiday programmes, finding babysitters and generally madly juggling. But what if your employer helped… Audio
Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital
It follows earlier RNZ reporting that some staff at Southland Hospital were told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Biggest strike since the 1980s looms, union says
More than 11,500 physiotherapists, social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on 23 October. Audio
One third of Kiwi workers have more than one job, as they battle cost of living crisis
Thirty-three percent of people have taken on another role, the second highest globally after Australia 34 percent.
What jobs are less affected by economic downturns?
It's been a difficult time for anyone looking for a job - but if you're looking for a "recession proof" option for the future, employment experts say there are a few roles to consider. Money… Audio
More than 11,500 allied health workers vote to strike
More than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month. PSA delegate and mental health social worker Andy Colwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Pharmac leader on stepping into the role
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader. Natalie McMurtry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Are there recession-proof jobs?
It's been a difficult time for anyone looking for a job - but if you're looking for a "recession proof" option for the future, employment experts say there are a few roles to consider.
Behind the picket lines
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons… Video, Audio
Thames Hospital nurses picket over understaffing, workload
Nurses say they continue to face under resourcing within the wards, ED and among the district nursing team. Audio
'What am I gonna do now', asks Tokoroa man after two job losses this year
Father of five Gilbert Sydney picked up a job at Tokoroa plywood plant after losing his job at Kinleith but then it was announced the plant would close. Audio
Protests in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
A 24-hour general strike will take place across the country to oppose the reform advocated by the conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
Firefighters to strike in mid-October
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How much money do you need to be a '1 percenter'?
The "1 percent" is often used as shorthand for the wealthiest people on the planet. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Carter Holt Harvey to close Tokoroa plywood plant
More than 100 jobs are set to go, with Carter Holt Harvey closing its plywood manufacturing plant in Tokoroa. Worker Amira Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Kick in the face': Tokoroa plywood plant workers react to closure
Employees at Carter Holt Harvey's plant were called to a meeting yesterday and told all but a handful would lose their jobs within two months.
Why would someone pivot to teaching?
Low pay, long hours, bad press - it's not hard to see why in New Zealand, teaching is not as attractive to school-leavers as it once was. But more people are making the pivot later in life.
Port of Auckland hails remarkable turnaround
A new tripartite agreement for the Port of Auckland signals a turnaround for a workplace long dogged by controversy, including debt, delays and death. Audio
