Employment
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Hospice, Plunket nurses feel 'betrayed' over pay equity
They say there's no guarantee the government will release funding for hospices, even if the new pay equity claims are successful. Audio
Seafood NZ on planned closure of Sealord plant
The government has been touting its City and Regional Deals, long-term partnerships aimed at increasing growth, productivity and jobs. But is that a solution the seafood industry thinks could help… Audio
Public Service Commissioner warns primary teachers over strike
Sir Brian Roche says strike action won't just affect students and classrooms, but also working parents.
Primary school teachers reject latest pay offer, will vote on strike action
The offer didn't address cost-of-living pressures or deliver the necessary support for staff and students, the union says.
Senior doctors to go on strike
Senior doctors have voted to strike for 48 hours later this month, despite pleas from the Health Minister not to. Last week Simeon Brown asked Te Whatu Ora and the doctor's union to go into binding… Audio
New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
The post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
Sealord considers shutting Nelson factory
The Nelson and Tasman regions are staring down what could be a double hit of big job cuts. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Docs to decide on whether to strike again
The senior doctors' union is expected to announce Monday morning whether its members will strike for over deadlocked pay negotiations.
Pay offer to teachers 'fair' - Public Service Commissioner
Sir Brian Roche says the latest pay offer for primary school teachers is strong, fair, and addresses cost-of-living pressures.
Frances Cook: No pay rise? How to ask for benefits instead
Financial journalist Frances Cook discusses ways of trimming back during the cost-of-living crisis, and how to approach your employer for more benefits in lieu of a pay rise. Audio
Senior doctors refuse arbitration, accuse Health Minister of illegal interference
The Health Minister gave the union and Health NZ until 4pm today to respond to his urgent request for arbitration. Audio
Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs
Its financial year forecasts indicate a 10 percent decline in visitation against targets, reducing projected revenues by at least $2 million.
Mayors fume over Carter Holt Harvey snub on Eves Valley sawmill closure
Meanwhile, a union delegate says the shutdown is "like going to your own funeral". Audio
Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill to close
More than 140 workers at Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill will be out of the job before Christmas, with the fate of the site now sealed. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Police recruit wrongfully accused of groping colleague wins case in ERA
The recruit was relegated to traffic camera duties while he was investigated.
Tasman sawmill confirms closure, 140 jobs to go
Carter Holt Harvey has confirmed it is shutting down its Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman, resulting in more than 140 job losses. The Tasman mill has been a major part of the region's economy for the… Audio
Health minister and union disagree over nurses pay
The Health Minister has said the average earnings of a registered nurse are $125,000 a year, but the union claims his maths doesn't add up. More than 35,000 nurses have walked off the job for the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4th September 2025
In today's episode, Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon; A planned law change will mean people who've been living in… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill workers to learn fate at meeting
Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
