Employment
Orchards not 'crying out' for workers right now, fruit growers say
The Prime Minister is urging young people to look for work in the sector amid changes to the Jobseeker benefit. Audio
PM suggests teenagers move for work as jobseeker rules changed
The government has announced 18-and-19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 a year will be ineligible for jobseeker benefits. Te Taiwhenua O Tamatea family services' Bevan Thompson spoke to… Audio
Horticulture industry not crying out for workers: Orchardist
An orchardist says the horticulture industry is not crying out for workers, as the Prime Minister urges young people to look for work in the sector. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Prison nurses latest group to vote to strike
About 400 Nurses' Organisation members will take part in the 16-hour strike.
Criticism over new rules for young people accessing benefit
Criticism is ramping up about the government's proposed new threshold for young people needing to access the benefit. From next November, 18 and 19 year olds will have to take a parental assistance… Audio
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
