Employment
Senior doctors to walk off the job on May 1st
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the pay offer from Health New Zealand would have amounted to a pay cut, when inflation is taken into consideration. Executive director Sarah Dalton… Audio
Wellington lines workers worry staff are at risk of injury
They say the transition to a new employer has led to skilled workers leaving the job.
Hundreds more jobs proposed to go at Health NZ, union says
Affected staff say they feel despondent and exhausted.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
Wait times to see GPs costing ACC millions, physiotherapy group says
The industry body says patients are waiting too long to be certified as able to return to work, due to long GP wait times.
Surge in number of people studying to become teachers
Universities say hundreds more students have enrolled this year and many have come from overseas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
More Health NZ jobs on the line
The agency confirmed it began a "formal change process" on Monday, consulting with staff and unions on proposed changes to the team
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants "justice".
Christchurch Hospital construction set to restart after toxic fumes leak
An investigation into the leak has now been completed.
'Stabbed in the back': Union on Woolworths restructure, store closures
The union for supermarket staff say some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with a restructure. Audio
Union fights to protect Woolworths staff pay amid restructure
Workers First Union is pushing for Woolworths senior staff members' pay to be protected, as the supermarket chain pushes ahead of with a major restructure. First Union's national retail organiser Ross… Audio
Nelson and Marlborough Health NZ staff get $20m in Holidays Act remediation payments
The total amount paid nationally was now over $334.1 million.
From unemployed to self-employed: the thriving workforce
About 63 percent of people who became sole traders in the past two years said unemployment or underemployment played a role in their decision to go solo.
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
