Employment
Productivity – the financial metric that clashes with our kiwi culture
New Zealand's slow slide into poor productivity isn't just a cultural quirk – it means we miss out when it comes to competition and trade opportunities. Audio
Union says latest meeting over Auckland drivers' pay had 'better outcome'
Drivers for NZ Bus in Auckland will today find out what their employer's newest offer looks like, after six hours of emergency talks on Friday.
Gloriavale plaintiffs left with 'deep scars', worked under 'punishing conditions', judge says
Long read - Raised to be meek and submissive in a world dominated by men, six former Gloriavale women have won an extraordinary legal victory they say vindicates their claims of labour exploitation.
HR manager fired over harassment, inappropriate messages to junior employee
An HR manager who harassed a junior employee by sending her multiple inappropriate messages was fired but claims the sacking was unfair, and he now wants compensation.
Supermarket workers next in line for fair pay
It's supermarket workers' turn to begin negotiations for a Fair Pay Agreement.
Currently Countdown staff earn the living wage, while independent supermarkets only pay their teams minimum wage.
First… Audio
'Compromised patient care' and 'unsafe waiting times' at Christchurch ED - union delegate
Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is under resourced and under pressure, and it is impacting patient care, the nurses union says.
Massey University staff 'furious' about further cuts, union says
Tertiary Education Union organiser Ben Schmidt says the planned cuts have "absolutely shocked and infuriated" members.
Westpac staff reject 'insulting' pay offer and consider industrial action
Union members have overwhelmingly voted to reject a pay offer from Westpac bank and will vote on taking industrial action this week.
Medical lab worker quitting for better pay & hours as meat packer
Working as a meat packer is more attractive than the long hours, poor pay and stress of working in a medical laboratory. That's according to a senior scientist who is leaving the profession after… Video, Audio
Lab workers strike across Wellington and South Island this week
Most medical labs from the Wellington region down to the bottom of the South Island will be impacted by lab worker strikes this week.
SCL scientists, technicians and phlebotomists say they've had… Audio
National accuse Labour of contract conflicts
The National Party is accusing the government of more conflict of interest issues, over contracts that went to an ad agency run by the partner of Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare.
Henare… Audio
More disruption for commuters expected as further bus strikes planned
Auckland commuters can expect more travel disruption this week with as industrial action by some of the city's bus drivers continues.
Auckland bus services face further disruption if pay deal not secured - union
Hundreds of bus trips in Auckland have been axed this morning and the union says its industrial action may be repeated throughout the week. Audio
'No pathology, no healthcare' - Medical lab workers to strike for better pay
Medical workers employed by one of the country's largest laboratory service providers will walk off the job next week, after a break down in pay talks. Audio
'I couldn't believe how much they relied on students to fill gaps'
Some midwifery students have told RNZ the workload and conditions have caused them to rethink their career choice.
Health workforce mostly positive about plan
The health workforce has been mostly positive about the Government's six-point plan to increase its staffing numbers.
But there is scant information on how long it will take to roll out or when it… Audio
Numbers put on health sector staff shortages
A Government strategy to reinforce and boost the health workforce has come without a timeline, or an immediate action plan.
Te Whata Ora says right now we are short close to 5000 nurses, 1700 doctors… Audio
Six-point strategy to plug shortfall of doctors
The Health Minister has announced a six-point strategy to recruit more nurses and doctors as well as other medical professionals.
It's been estimated 8000 more nurses and 3400 more doctors will be… Audio
Tourism: Are tourism and hospitality staff ready?
Now, it's school holidays, the ski season has kicked off with a flurry, and more and more international flights are returning to Aotearoa. Stats NZ figures show about 1.4 million tourists came here in… Audio
Immigration NZ worker exploitation investigation underway
Fifty-three companies are under investigation as Immigration New Zealand looks into accredited employers - one has had its status revoked, and another has had its accreditation suspended. Audio
