Employment
Thirty-day union rule for employment contracts to be scrapped
The coalition government is scrapping the 30-day rule that automatically signs an employee up to the collective agreement when they sign on to a new job.
Far North retail, hospitality workers interviewed about employment conditions
Inspectors visited 58 stores and hospitality businesses in the region.
Hundreds more health workers being assaulted at work
Fifteen out of 19 health districts have seen increases in assaults on staff, according to Health New Zealand. Audio
'Friendly checkout helper' Abel making a mark for inclusivity
Abel Christie, a 15-year-old autistic young man with an intellectual disability, started working at New World Porirua a month ago, helping pack groceries.
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson & Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. Audio
MP says another 500 jobs to go as Kāinga Ora roles 'reset' looms
Staff at Kāinga Ora face restructuring, with a Green MP claiming another 500 jobs are set to go and staff are worried front line housing services will suffer.
What to do if you regret your career
Emile Donovan speaks to career coach Tom O'Neil, the managing director of CV.CO.NZ. Audio
More than half of workers regret job choice - survey
According to a new Seek survey, more than half of workers regret their job choice. 50 percent wish they'd picked a better paid job. But only six percent of the thousand people who responded are… Audio
Planned health and safety law changes miss bigger problems - union
The legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities of the day-to-day management of health and safety risks.
Marsden Point closure sparks five-year delay, re-location of $70m glasshouse
Northland will likely miss out on a multimillion-dollar, government-backed vegetable growing operation following the closure of the Marsden Point refinery near Whangārei.
More than half of workers regret career choice
A survey of 1000 workers shows 54 percent wish they'd chosen a different path. Audio
Workplace Relations minister announces plans to relax health and safety laws
Brooke van Velden says business directors and management are doubling up duties because of unclear rules.
'Stop being about the money': Workers rally against retirement home changes
Union members are calling for safe staffing.
'Worst f...ing flight' - CEO's tantrum over business class seat costs company $100K
A former executive assistant claimed her job was jeopardised after Chris Meehan swore at her and threatened her employment.
Roadworker abuse becoming more common: Survey
Ever felt frustrated about being stuck in summertime road works? Well, spare a thought for the workers, who have to put up with heat, noise and dust - and increasingly, abuse from irate motorists… Audio
Quarter of road workers verbally abused on daily basis: Survey
A quarter of road workers are being verbally abused by motorists on a daily basis according to a survey by NZTA Waka Kotahi. NZTA Auckland and Northland manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Psychologists alarmed over plans to create associate roles
Psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a government proposal to create "associate psychologists" roles is dumbing down the profession and will harm patients. Clinical psychologist Laura Barkwill spoke… Audio
Health NZ under fire over lack of palliative care for children
Health New Zealand's commitment to boosting specialist palliative care for dying children is under scrutiny, after promises it was actively recruiting more staff, despite not advertising any jobs… Audio
Labour market optimism sinks down to post-Covid lows
Labour market pessimism has deepened as workers worry about holding to their job, the difficulty in finding work, and slowing wage growth.
The Kiwis working past the age of 90
More and more people are working past 70, but more than 1000 are going a lot longer. Audio
