Employment
Kiwi workers wanted: 'The north of Australia is a really good option'
Australian companies say they are not trying to poach NZ's workforce, but anybody who does fancy upping sticks for 'Straya's Northern Territory is being fair dinkum promised a chunk a' change that… Audio
Nurses call strike after latest failed pay negotiations
The union says nurses are 'exasperated' by Health NZ's refusal to acknowledge chronic short-staffing through negotiations, but the government agency says it's put 'a fair offer on the table'.
27,850 jobs gone in a year
Young people are feeling the impact of the weak labour market.
Number of advertised jobs falls three percent from June: Seek
It remains a tough market out there for job seekers, according to the latest data from job-search website SEEK. Seek's country manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Doctor accused of recording hundreds of victims in hospital toilets
A trainee surgeon accused of secretly snapping intimate images in Australian hospital toilets allegedly ranked the photos and videos, according to court documents.
Auckland recycling plant destroyed by fire back up and running on smaller site
An Auckland recycling centre is thanking the huge community effort that helped it get back on its feet after a devastating fire earlier this year.
Pay parity scheme for early childhood teachers scrapped
The union says its members are "absolutely infuriated" about the move. Audio
Union takes legal action against MBIE over flexible working
The department's move to restrict working from home is in line with government direction, but the PSA says it goes against its collective agreement. Audio
Newly qualified ECE teachers will collectively lose $22 million: Cabinet paper
A Cabinet paper shows newly qualified early childhood teachers will collectively lose as much as $22 million over the next two years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Union takes MBIE to court over work from home crackdown
The union representing public servants has taken MBIE to court over their crackdown on work-from-home arrangements. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimmons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Professional firefighters' union members reject latest pay offer
But Fire and Emergency says it believes the offer is "fair" balancing staff's cost of living pressures alongside the agency's fiscal pressures.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pukenga closes; A year into a four-year… Audio
Secondary teachers union rejects one of lowest pay offers ever
The offer was well below the 14.5 percent over three years won through arbitration in 2023. Audio
Polytechs to cut hundreds of courses and jobs
Polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pūkenga closes. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
How old is too old for recruiters?
A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute says that people over 50 are considered as "older" and that many employers are reluctant to hire… Audio
Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction - study
The Boston College research held six-month trials across 141 organisations, including some in New Zealand. Audio
Study reveals positive impacts of four-day work week
A new study has revealed a four-day work week can improve employee wellbeing, confidence and job satisfaction. Umbrella Wellbeing Principal Psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence cuts 255 civilian roles to focus on front line
The agency says the changes will help it focus on 'maintaining combat readiness and delivering on core military activities'.
YMCA staff worry about 'devastating' job loss if restructure happens
YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accommodation team say they worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised, if a proposed restructure goes ahead.
