Employment
'A bit blurry': MPs challenge Te Whatu Ora over Holidays Act breaches
MPs are questioning if Te Whatu Ora Health NZ's $1.8 billion payback deal with workers will actually stick.
23 Anna Burns-Francis | The Right to Work
As fast-food workers suffered under the indignity of zero-hour contracts, Anna Burns-Francis stepped up to tell their stories. Her tireless reporting forced corporations to put employee welfare over… Audio
'We're pretty sick and tired' - South Island teachers join protest over pay
Secondary teachers across the South Island walked off the job on Tuesday, calling for salary increases that match inflation. Audio
The price to live in paradise
At $60,048 a year, the average wage for people in Nelson and Tasman is 14 percent below the national average for 2022. Audio
Life in Nelson, with lowest average wages in NZ
Nelson has long been known for its "Sunshine Wages" but a new report shows they have fallen to 14 percent below the national average.
At just over $60,000 dollars a year - they are the lowest average… Audio
Businesses cut back on employee perks and reward policies
Businesses are cutting back on employee perks and rethinking reward policies as times get tougher.
Migrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: Advocates
An Auckland sex worker says prohibiting migrants from working in the industry brings more harm than good.
NZ reaches out to draw top investors to country
The government is stepping up efforts to get more high value investors to apply for New Zealand residency.
Senior prosecutor under investigation over workplace conduct
One of the country's most senior prosecutors is under investigation after complaints about workplace conduct. An investigation has been launched by the Solicitor General, New Zealand's top legal… Audio
Healthcare workers doubt govt's winter plan will work
Doctors say they'll still be slogging it out this winter, with a new government plan likely to make very little difference to overcrowding and huge waits. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has laid out… Audio
Six week teacher strike begins
Secondary teachers begin six weeks of strike action today. Members of the Post Primary Teachers Association are refusing to teach Year Eleven students, prompting many schools to ask that year group to… Audio
Unemployment rate holds steady at 3.4% in March quarter
The labour market remains strong with unemployment remaining close to record lows and wages rising at record pace.
Rimutaka prison staff suspected of misconduct still on leave
Nine Rimutaka Prison staff suspected of misconduct are still on paid leave a year after investigations began. One has recently been cleared but it is not certain if they will be returning to work at… Audio
Economists predict unemployment numbers will be marginally higher
Employment numbers for the three months ended March are due out on Wednesday. Economists are predicting unemployment will be marginally higher. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford spoke with Ingrid… Audio
'Unforgivable and inexcusable': Company ignored warnings before worker paralysed
Two construction companies have been ordered to pay $366,000 in fines and reparations after a builder fell and broke his spine, leaving him paralysed.
Business parental support database goes live
A new parental leave register going live this week lists the range of support businesses are offering employees who are expecting a child. The new database covers one in six people in the workforce… Audio
Hollywood writers considering industry-wide strike
The usual buffet of new TV shows available to watch could soon come to a halt, as Hollywood writers consider an industry-wide strike. Last-minute talks are underway between the Writers Guild of… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and David Farrar (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and David Farrar discuss the announcement there will be a new toll road north of Auckland. Also, they speak to the NZ Resident Doctors… Audio
NZ small business owners coping well with stress - report
Small business owners are becoming more concerned about work-life balance as financial pressures build.
National's health policy: Bonding scheme for nurses and midwives
National will put in place a five-year bonding scheme for nurses and midwives, if it wins the election.
