Employment
Irish company raises bid for Alliance stake ahead of shareholder vote
The overseas investment offer to rescue red meat processor Alliance Group has gotten even sweeter.
Fears benefit changes will impact youth job programme
Two Canterbury mayors worry that changes to youth benefit rules will impact their rural employment scheme.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
'Walking frames may be used as weapons': Mental health workers revolt over risks
A mental health worker suffered a head injury while trying to restrain an elderly patient.
Pita Pit GM says demand for jobs has grown exponentially
The company behind Pita Pit says the demand from young people looking for jobs has grown exponentially in the last year. General Manager Brett Ingham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
Resene workers protest for living wage
"A slap in the face". That's the response from a Resene worker over the latest pay offer from the paint company to its factory workers. Employees, unions and supporters gathered outside Resene's head… Audio
High hopes hospitality review will ease 'frustrations' for operators
The industry is hoping a ministerial review of regulations will cut costs and make it easier for businesses to thrive and grow.
Tourism sector on hiring spree as summer approaches
The tourism sector is on a hiring spree as summer fast approaches, but some businesses are finding it difficult to get good candidates. Felix Walton reports. Audio
PPTA says Erica Stanford not across education portfolio
The Education Minister has been accused of not being across a crucial aspect of her portfolio - or deliberately misinforming people. Post Primary Teacher's Association President, Chris Abercrombie… Audio
Calls for govt to incentivise employing low-skilled workers
A business leader says he's got sympathy for young people trying to find work, and says the government can help to make it easier for employers to take on low-skilled workers. Phil O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Air NZ pilot wins age discrimination case
Captain Garth McGearty had reached the most senior rank, captain of the Boeing 777, when the matter of his age become an issue.
'Parents should be furious': Teachers strike on day of NCEA exams
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are walking off the job after stalled talks. Audio
New training initiative to support Pacific and rural workers in NZ
Project Fetu promises to break down barriers to formal qualifications by offering NZQA-recognised training to employees in primary industries. Audio
How many of NZ's unemployed can expect to find work?
The labour market is forecast to improve next year, reducing the number of people unemployed from its current 158,000.
Commissioner questions whether PPTA is committed to deal
The Public Service Commissioner is questioning whether the PPTA is committed to reaching a deal - saying it's choosing disruption over dialogue. Sir Brian Roche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Christopher Luxon's weekly interview with Morning Report
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss for his weekly interview. Audio
Teacher strike action to begin from Tuesday
Teachers are set to begin more rolling strike action from Tuesday after rejecting the government's latest offer. PPTA's Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mediawatch: Netball caught in media spotlight and online pile-on
Netball's a national sport, so media will always zero in on things going wrong at the top. But with almost no hard facts about the Silver Ferns coaching drama, and social media filling the void, is…
