Employment
'They are all petrified' - Enrolled nurses can't find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs, and only 44 through Health NZ. Audio
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
New year, new job: Views on job ads spike in January
The last week of January is prime job-hunting time, and Trade Me says a softer labour market is not putting applicants off.
Ahead of a meeting, NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB staff fear job losses
Staff at both organisations have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.
Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
Submissions closing for pay gap legislation
Jo Cribb is heading a campaign to support new pay gap disclosure legislation and joins Anna Thomas. Audio
Hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Prolink NZ estimated to owe creditors $4.01 million
The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023.
'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court today upheld a law that would ban the video-sharing platform - used by 170 million Americans - in the name of national security.
Lord's first female groundskeeper: Meg Lay
Meg Lay is the first-ever female groundskeeper at the famous Lord's cricket ground in London and is back in New Zealand for the holidays. Audio
Mental health nurses calling for stab-proof vests
Mental health nurses are calling on Health NZ to provide them with stab-proof vests and personal alarms due to a rising number of violent incidents. Nurses Organisation spokesperson and mental health… Audio
FENZ opens latest recruitment round
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened its latest recruitment round and wants more women to apply for career firefighter roles. Firefighter Ady McKenzie spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Job availability perceptions improve for first time in two years
Employment confidence has edged back up from pandemic-era lows.
Migrant worker remembered as a “hard-working, kind” man
An emotional and tearful memorial service has been held for Jun Jiang, a migrant worker who died at a workplace in South Auckland, with a friend saying his death has destroyed a family.
Why Queenstown's longest-serving doctor 'had to quit'
However, Val Miller is not ready to hang up her stethoscope just yet.
Working age population getting older
Stats NZ estimate the number of people over 70 available to work in December rose 3.4 percent on the year earlier.
Human behavioural specialist on how to bounce back from job losses
2024 was a year of job losses on a big scale. If you've lost your job, how can you get back on your feet? Audio
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
The man has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
You should treat workplace friendships like your diet
With a return to the office, comes a return of the special challenges regarding workplace friendships.
Dancing Like a Stripper
Strippers have been the butt of many jokes. “If this doesn’t work out I’ll just become a stripper”
Is it true that stripping is only ever a backup plan? And how easy is it really?
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