Employment
Last day of operations for Winstone Pulp in Ruapehu
It's the last day for Winstone Pulp International after operating for 45 years in the Ruapehu District, providing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy. Senior Journalist… Audio
Aotearoa's "for-purpose" sector in demand but underfunded
Increased demand for services, a strained funding environment and a cost-of-living crisis impacting those working on the front line are some of the findings from Community Networks Aotearoa's 2024… Audio
Doctors sick of not getting paid agreed amount for shifts - union
Emergency Department doctors are accusing Health NZ of failing to pay a shift allowance agreed 10 months ago in their previous collective contract.
WorkSafe struggles with high staff turnover amid stalled restructure
There are "critical" internal health and safety risks at WorkSafe, with very high staff turnover and a stalled restructure.
Talley's staff member dies at Port Nelson
The person was located in a critical condition after a workplace incident shortly before 1pm, police say.
Early childhood relief teachers could face pay cuts
New pay parity rules coming into affect today could mean relief teachers in early childhood education could face pay cuts. Relief teacher Amy Dean spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face pay cut
Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
The jobs where offered salaries are dropping
Salaries are growing slower due to strong competition for jobs - and some industries struggling more than others. Audio
Charities struggling to find volunteers amid financial crisis
Many are prioritising paid employment, cutting their volunteering hours.
Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures
Beef + Lamb NZ says it had been a "challenging time" for farmers and processing companies due to spiralling costs.
'We don't want to see regional NZ hollowed out' - Rural Communities Minister
Mark Patterson says a proposal to close the Alliance Group's meatworks is "pretty foreboding" for Timaru and the surrounding districts Audio
The Week in Politics: The ups and downs of working from home
Analysis - The crackdown on working from home, the still-awaited ferries solution is testing coalition cohesion - and tax policy is back in the news.
Weekend Stuff: housecleaning 101
It's that time of the show when we bring you an assortment of interesting, practical, experts to answer your questions. Today we are trying something new Housekeeping with Rachael Quin! Rachael is a… Audio
Hundreds of jobs could go under proposed meatworks closure
Declining sheep processing numbers are blamed for proposed closure. The plant employs more than 600.
Timaru meatworks to close, affecting 600 jobs
Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am… Audio
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers are waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
First Union ambulance officers begin walk-offs
First Union ambulance officers who work for Hato Hone St John will walk off the job for the first six hours of their shifts on Friday.
Timaru meatworkers worried their jobs to go
Employees of the Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru are worried they could lose their jobs in a restructure or full closure of the plant. Meatworkers Union national secretary Daryl Carran… Audio
Smithfield meatworkers fear for futures ahead of meeting
Staff at the Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru are anxiously awaiting an all-staff meeting today. Timaru District Council Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
