Employment
Govt to change law on contractors vs employees
Supporters say the move will provide more clarity, but the Greens say it's the latest in "a series of assaults on workers' rights". Audio
Union and business leaders on new test for contractors
The government is introducing new tests to define whether workers are employees or contractors. It comes after a Court of Appeal case ruled four Uber drivers were employees and should receive benefits… Audio
'Quiet vacationing' not all it's cracked up to be, experts say
Think working from a holiday destination is a win-win? The experts aren't so sure. Video
What does falling migration mean for the economy?
Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
More job losses could follow Methanex's move to cut production
Methanex's announcement is sending shock waves through Taranaki, with the port already looking to reconfigure its business. Audio
'Incredibly burnt out' - How side hustles have become critical to balance the books for many
People with full-time jobs are burning out because they're having to find second jobs to stay financially afloat. Audio
People picking up second jobs to make ends meet
From Police officers to IT workers, people are picking up second jobs to make ends meet. As part of Checkpoint's series Crunching the Numbers, we're drilling into the detail of people's finances and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September 2024
On today's episode, former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party, an ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies… Audio
Crown never formally agreed to pay midwives more - government lawyer
A government lawyer said there was a "shared aspiration" for change, but that was not a concrete agreement to change pay or contracts.
Union on proposed closure of Taranaki Methanex plant
The union representing workers from the Methanex plant poised to close in Taranaki says there will be more of these types of job losses to come. E Tu National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh spoke to… Audio
Double average number of complaints laid against employers
More than 550 migrants, advocates or others laid complaints against employers last month, which is more than double the average number this year. Migrant Exploitation Relief Foundation's Cameron Bower… Audio
More than power costs behind mill closure - minister
There was more than one reason the government couldn't save the Winstone Pulp mills, Louise Upston says. Audio
'Just stunned silence': Mill closure shocks rural community
More than 200 workers are now desperately searching for jobs after Winstone Pulp confirmed it will shut the mill. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 September
On today's episode, Two hundred and thirty mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month, it's the main… Audio
Union delegate at Winstone Pulp International mill on closure
A union delegate at Winstone Pulp International says the news to close the mills has left an entire community devastated. Jude Sinai, who has worked at the Karioi pulp mill for 20 years, spoke to… Audio
Regional development minister Shane Jones on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers are now job hunting as Winstone Pulp International has decided to shut its two central North Island sites in less than a month. Regional development minister Shane… Audio
Social development minister Louise Upston on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two hundred and thirty jobs are set to be lost from Southern Ruapehu with the closure of the Winstone Pulp mills. Social development minister Louise Upston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winstone Pulp International to close central North Island mills leaving 230 out of work
230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune. Audio
Ruapehu District Mayor on Winstone mills closures
The Ruapehu District is dealing with news that two pulp mills are to close - Mayor Weston Kirton talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Mill closures: Southern Ruapehu will be 'decimated if our people leave'
Winstone Pulp International has announced it is closing its two mills, blaming unsustainable energy prices. Audio
