Employment
CTU responds to govt open letter ahead of strike action
The government is continuing to question unions' motivations, as more than 100 thousand workers across education and healthcare prepare to strike this week. Council of Trade Unions president Richard… Audio
Is the South Island really 'crying out' for young workers?
Some South Island employers say few jobs opportunities exist in the south and they are concentrated in certain sectors. Audio
Employers respond to claims they’re crying out for teen workers
Timothy Brown asks Canterbury employers if they are "crying out" for teenage workers following claims from the prime minister. Audio
Union: Govt open letter has inflamed tensions between parties
Union leaders say the government's open letter to the public about looming strike action has only inflamed tensions between negotiating parties. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
'Be inspirational': South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
Social development benefits continue to increase in September
Northland has the highest proportion of job hunters on a benefit.
Troubled Starship Hospital unit 'working extremely well right now' - Patron
Staff have alleged bullying at Starship Hospital's Te Puaruruhau unit, but Dame Naida Glavish says those problems were in the past.
TradeMe statistics show recent surge in job listings
The South Island is leading the rise in job vacancies, with Southland up 25 percent for the quarter.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point; Global fertility rates are declining and a quarter of people now live in a country where the population is… Audio
Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday
Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional… Audio
Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'What your workers deserve': Hundreds protest to get Resene workers living wage
A crowd has gathered outside Resene's head office in Lower Hutt.
GPs increasingly replaced by corporate employees on video calls
The traditional family doctor who knows you and your medical history - and probably your mum as well - is increasingly being replaced by corporate employees and video screens. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Irish company raises bid for Alliance stake ahead of shareholder vote
The overseas investment offer to rescue red meat processor Alliance Group has gotten even sweeter.
Fears benefit changes will impact youth job programme
Two Canterbury mayors worry that changes to youth benefit rules will impact their rural employment scheme.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
'Walking frames may be used as weapons': Mental health workers revolt over risks
A mental health worker suffered a head injury while trying to restrain an elderly patient.
Pita Pit GM says demand for jobs has grown exponentially
The company behind Pita Pit says the demand from young people looking for jobs has grown exponentially in the last year. General Manager Brett Ingham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
