Employment
'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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Ikea receives 800 applications for some roles before Auckland opening
The global retailer is spending $407 million on setting up the store, which is due to open in Sylvia Park towards the end of this year.
Top tips for landing a job in tight labour market
Jobseekers are competing with hundreds of other applicants. Here's how to stand out.
It takes a village to raise a child, and so other people have played a part: KSM recipient
A champion for Pacific workers in Aotearoa has received a King's Service Medal in the New Year Honours List.
NZ border staff to strike on New Year's Eve
The action - beginning 6am on Tuesday - includes about 100 PSA union members working at the border not doing any unpaid work, and taking breaks together.
Jobs drought set to continue in 2025
Although the economy is set to improve next year, there is a warning things are likely to remain difficult for applicants for some time yet.
Workers demand open visas as former employer liquidated
The workers say they each paid about $20,000 for their visas and jobs, but are now left in limbo.
The pressure to work holidays when you don't have kids
There is anecdotal evidence that "non-parents feel pressure to pick up the slack" - like working over Christmas - when those with caring responsibilities are unavailable, experts say.
Minimum wage increase less than MBIE recommended - again
MBIE favoured a 2 percent increase, however, the government opted for 1.5 percent rise.