Employment
Public service leaks crackdown leaked to RNZ
A crackdown on public servants leaking information has been revealed, in a document leaked to RNZ. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How many public sector jobs have really been axed?
Thousands of jobs have been cut as part of government cost-saving. But exactly how many have gone depends on who you ask.
The scale of public sector job cuts
How RNZ calculated the numbers and why it exceeds other official datasets.
Fifty senior Gisborne Hospital doctors on 24-hour strike
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it's written to the government twice to express concern about the hospital being "on the brink of collapse".
Geoffrey Hinton
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and why he left Google to sound the alarm. Plus his stark warning that already gives humanity a 10-20% chance of completely… Video, Audio
Department of Conservation proposes cutting 84 jobs, primarily affecting women
It comes two weeks after their pay equity claim was cancelled, the union says.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio
Ladder firetruck for Auckland fire had to respond from Hamilton
One of two heavy aerial firetrucks needed at a central skyscraper fire was stalled at a road closure en route from Hamilton.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss cuts to science and tech funding in Budget 2025, speed sign confusion around… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio
Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income
Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced 18 and 19-year-olds would now have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents' incomes. Nelson-based beneficiary advocate… Audio
How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
The survey showed what increase was the most common pay rise that would compel workers to leave. Audio
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle
Allister Benson has been made redundant three times in the past 24 months and says it's tough going in the job market at the moment.
How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director… Audio
Tauranga City Council to deliberate on annual plan
On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Audio
Close call after distracted trainee wrongly gives all clear to work
The rail contractors managed to avoid being struck by an oncoming train in Christchurch.
Job ads increase one percent from March to April
Job ads have seen another increase from March to April, though it was a small one, just one percent. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Barbara Buckett on Winston Peters heckler's employment woes
An employee of Tonkin and Taylor was caught on camera actively heckling coalition leader Winston Peters earlier this week. Now, his job could be at risk. Leading employment lawyer Barbara Buckett is… Audio
