Employment
Christchurch GP on govt's funding boost
GPs are getting a huge funding boost - which could mean a boost of nearly 14 percent for some GPs. Christchurch GP Angus Chambers from the group Gen Pro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Health Minister on funding boost for GPs
GPs are getting a big funding boost in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.
Auckland couple plan legal action after police officer avoids assault charges
A couple are considering legal action, after an officer who stomped, tackled, punched and kneed one of them avoided prosecution.
The Pre-Panel for 19 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNIHIS_the_panel_banner_hero_July_2024_jpg" crop="16x10"… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money Expert Mary Holm joined Jesse to discuss all things debt. Audio
Here's how much time we take off work on ACC
New data shows there were more than 160,000 people off work due to injuries last year at a cost of $2.5 billion.
Health NZ on Northland doctors and dentists strike
From 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours. Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland doctors and dentists strike
Doctors and dentists in Northland are on strike from 10 Wednesday morning. Whangarei Emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Careers expo attracts thousands amid record unemployment
Thousands of job hunters are expected to attend this year's New Zealand Careers Expo at the ASB Showgrounds in the Auckland suburb of Greenlane. Audio
Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing
The workplace minister has announced the Employment Relations Act is getting a shake-up.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2
This half hour the panel hears about potential changes to sick leave and they learn about the infamous Madonna Disco Lite Dynasty Stereo ES-555 Boom Box, made famous by Madonna. One of its ilk is… Audio
Confusion over future of sick leave
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
Govt considers cutting sick leave entitlement
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Employers and Manufacturers… Audio
New Zealand falls in latest global gender equality rankings
The World Economic Forum report sees us drop from fourth to fifth, but that may just be the beginning of the slide.
The jobs becoming a thing of the past
Data compiled by Infometrics for RNZ looked at the types of jobs that have disappeared over the past 25 years. Service station attendants were near the top of the list, with 77% of their roles, or… Audio
The jobs New Zealanders are no longer doing
Service station attendants, mail clerks and shoe manufacturers among jobs lost.
What are the rules around taking sick days?
It's that time of year where bugs are rife, but there are questions around what the benchmark for a sick day is now, after the early post covid years where people were exiled from the office for the… Audio
Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
