Employment
Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
The industry-killing crisis
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand Audio
Family's plea for inquest after conveyor belt death turned down
Wesley Tomich fell into a machine his employer had twice been warned about - and was pinned for six minutes.
High-performance athletes find way to chase dream, pay bills
Members of the NZ rowing programme make up most of the Waipa Workforce staff.
Whale Watch crew member knocked unconscious after falling down hatch
Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for failing to meet its health and safety duties.
How long is too long to leave your pet at home alone?
Most pet owners will tell you that in an ideal world you'd spend all day with your four-legged friend, but in reality, life and work can often get in the way. Well, Australia is looking to do… Audio
The town with only one dentist for 10,000 people
A year-long search for a new dentist has attracted little interest as residents are forced to wait up to six weeks for appointments. Audio
'Nothing like this before': Hundreds apply for one receptionist role
After the first 10 days of being inundated with CVs, a vet practice gave up looking at any more. Audio
Westport looks to recruit dentist to town with quirky video
In Westport, the town has been searching for a new dentist for nearly a year, with just one dental surgeon covering more than 10,000 people. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Timber Industry Federation on Carter Holt Harvey plans to close Eves Valley sawmill
Carter Holt Harvey is planning to shut down the Eves Valley sawmill near Nelson, with 142 jobs on the line. New Zealand Timber Industry Federation executive director Jeff Ilott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… Audio
150 jobs at risk amid potential Tasman sawmill closure
Shocked and gutted. Those are some of the emotions workers at Carter Holt Harvey's Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman District are feeling as they come to grips with its potential closure. Up to 150 people… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected; Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill in Nelson set to close
One hundred and forty two jobs could be about to go in Nelson, with the planned closure of the Eves Valley Sawmill. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Spark blames big profit drop on tech changes, cost of living pressures
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending. Audio
The Brain Drain Backstory
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig into New Zealand’s decades-long “brain drain” to Australia – why it happens, how politicians have tried (and failed) to stop it, and whether it’s really as bad as it… Audio
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time
But Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' and next year should be different.
Nurses start next round of industrial action
Nurses have begun a new round of industrial action as they push for better staffing levels.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
