Employment
Air NZ flight attendants plan trio of strikes next month
Their union says problems with Air New Zealand's planes and services are creating extra headaches for staff at 38,000 feet.
Over your job? Find out why it's never too late to change careers
Most of us have been back at work for a couple of weeks now and some of you might be realising your job is no longer sparking joy. In fact, according to our next guest, three quarters of us would… Audio
High unemployment boosting volunteering numbers here and abroad
An organisation offering volunteering work abroad says New Zealand's tight job market is fueling interest in their assignments. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Teacher in long-running employment dispute awarded $25,000
But not everything went former Christchurch Boys' High School teacher Susan Mowat's way
Recruitment clashes with the world of AI slop-ification
GoGetta CEO Colleen Getley runs a recruitment platform and she joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to chat about the year ahead in the NZ job market, and specifically the awkward role of AI both on… Audio
Job ads stall in December, after six months of growth
The 0.3 percent decline ended six months of consecutive increases.
Tight job market fuels interest in volunteer work overseas
Local charities report turning away people wanting to volunteer amid a high rate of unemployment.
'Very draining': Difficult job hunts cast shadow on London OE for Kiwis
UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats. Audio
Skilled or not: residence changes this year and who it affects
Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio
Oranga Tamariki manager called crying staffer 'sookie baby'
Three Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.
Job numbers edge up in November, but still down on last year
When compared with November 2024, the number of actual filled jobs fell 0.4 percent.
Employee confidence still in the negative
Confidence has improved slightly, but remains deeply pessimistic, the latest data shows.
Urgent care clinic short-staffing unfair on community - union
Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.
The benefits of intergenerational friendships in the workplace
A recent social media trend features Gen Z workers singing and dancing with their older colleagues and showcasing their friendships.
The rules if you're working, or running a business, over the Christmas break
It's the time of year when it can be easy to forget which day it is, but for retailers - and the staff working in them - keeping track of the rules is important through the holidays.
Health workers should accept proposed agreement - union
The recommendation is designed to give PSA members "a clear view that we consider this is the best deal we can achieve now", says the PSA.
Pushed-back deadlines for owed holiday pay frustrate couple
A retired Waikato couple who worked at Hamilton's hospital for more than six decades between them face a lengthy wait for tens of thousands of dollars. Audio
'Some justice' for exploited workers as ex-employer gets home detention
Being exploited left three workers traumatised and facing financial hardship, an advocate said after their former boss was sentenced.
Primary school teachers reject latest government offer
Primary school teachers say they rejected the Government's latest pay offer because it would have left them out of pocket after inflation. NZEI lead negotiator Liam Rutherford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Duty lawyers stop work for a week to highlight poor pay, working conditions
One lawyer says they'd be getting paid double if their wage was adjusted for inflation over the past 25 years. Audio