Employment
Which sectors pay more than $100,000?
It used to be that when someone's annual income hit six figures, they were well into the realms of the well paid. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teachers to strike after rejecting pay offer
Parents of high schoolers are navigating rolling strikes this week - with different year groups off on different days. Single parent of two high school students Anna Ponnampalam spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offer
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said the union was choosing strikes over students.
Job seeker programme goes 'quiet' after funding slashed
A job programme has made just one sustainable placement since July, as the reality of a government funding cut sets in.
'Don't worry bro': The man working to get people jobs
As a growing number of Central Hawke's Bay residents desperately search for work, local man Bevan Thompson is helping. Audio
Number living off benefits in Central Hawke's Bay highest in over a decade
The number of people living off a benefit in Central Hawke's Bay is the highest it's been in more than 12 years as residents struggle to find work in a tough job market. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
Data shows it's not just the main centres where pain is being felt. Audio
Data shows the fall in filled jobs continues
Stats NZ's business employment data for the June quarter, released on Tuesday shows a 10,000 fall in three months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Hospice, Plunket nurses feel 'betrayed' over pay equity
They say there's no guarantee the government will release funding for hospices, even if the new pay equity claims are successful. Audio
Seafood NZ on planned closure of Sealord plant
The government has been touting its City and Regional Deals, long-term partnerships aimed at increasing growth, productivity and jobs. But is that a solution the seafood industry thinks could help… Audio
Public Service Commissioner warns primary teachers over strike
Sir Brian Roche says strike action won't just affect students and classrooms, but also working parents.
Primary school teachers reject latest pay offer, will vote on strike action
The offer didn't address cost-of-living pressures or deliver the necessary support for staff and students, the union says.
Senior doctors to go on strike
Senior doctors have voted to strike for 48 hours later this month, despite pleas from the Health Minister not to. Last week Simeon Brown asked Te Whatu Ora and the doctor's union to go into binding… Audio
New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
The post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
Sealord considers shutting Nelson factory
The Nelson and Tasman regions are staring down what could be a double hit of big job cuts. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Docs to decide on whether to strike again
The senior doctors' union is expected to announce Monday morning whether its members will strike for over deadlocked pay negotiations.
Pay offer to teachers 'fair' - Public Service Commissioner
Sir Brian Roche says the latest pay offer for primary school teachers is strong, fair, and addresses cost-of-living pressures.
Frances Cook: No pay rise? How to ask for benefits instead
Financial journalist Frances Cook discusses ways of trimming back during the cost-of-living crisis, and how to approach your employer for more benefits in lieu of a pay rise. Audio
Senior doctors refuse arbitration, accuse Health Minister of illegal interference
The Health Minister gave the union and Health NZ until 4pm today to respond to his urgent request for arbitration. Audio
