Employment
Rotorua unemployment soars above national average
Get off the couch, stop playing play station and find a job, that was the Prime Minister's message to unemployed young people, but it might not be that simple in some parts of the country. Christopher… Audio
Youth worker: government punishing young people
A youth worker says a new government policy making the JobSeeker benefit for 18 and 19 year olds dependent on their parent's income is punishing young New Zealanders. Aaron Hendry from KickBack spoke… Audio
Police investigating unexplained sudden death in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating a sudden death in the central suburb of Beckenham.
October strike likely be biggest in decades
The strike by nurses will take place on 23 October, the same day as action earlier announced by primary teachers and allied health workers.
The employers doing more for working parents
The end of the school holidays is drawing near, bringing with it relief for many parents from the juggle of school holiday programmes or babysitters. Audio
Hospitality NZ calls for U-turn on NCEA Level 1
The hospitality sector fears the government's NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
How can employers help during school holidays?
It's the last day of the school holidays. For lots of parents, that means the last day of school holiday programmes, finding babysitters and generally madly juggling. But what if your employer helped… Audio
Documents reveal bullying at Dunedin Hospital
It follows earlier RNZ reporting that some staff at Southland Hospital were told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Biggest strike since the 1980s looms, union says
More than 11,500 physiotherapists, social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on 23 October. Audio
One third of Kiwi workers have more than one job, as they battle cost of living crisis
Thirty-three percent of people have taken on another role, the second highest globally after Australia 34 percent.
What jobs are less affected by economic downturns?
It's been a difficult time for anyone looking for a job - but if you're looking for a "recession proof" option for the future, employment experts say there are a few roles to consider. Money… Audio
More than 11,500 allied health workers vote to strike
More than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month. PSA delegate and mental health social worker Andy Colwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Pharmac leader on stepping into the role
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader. Natalie McMurtry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Are there recession-proof jobs?
It's been a difficult time for anyone looking for a job - but if you're looking for a "recession proof" option for the future, employment experts say there are a few roles to consider.
Behind the picket lines
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons… Video, Audio
Thames Hospital nurses picket over understaffing, workload
Nurses say they continue to face under resourcing within the wards, ED and among the district nursing team. Audio
'What am I gonna do now', asks Tokoroa man after two job losses this year
Father of five Gilbert Sydney picked up a job at Tokoroa plywood plant after losing his job at Kinleith but then it was announced the plant would close. Audio
Protests in Greece over 13-hour workday plans
A 24-hour general strike will take place across the country to oppose the reform advocated by the conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
Firefighters to strike in mid-October
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
