Employment
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
Hundreds are set to lose their jobs after one of the central North Island's biggest employees made the call to shut two of its mills.
The Pre-Panel for 10th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show with Jesse Mulligan. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to talk about chrono-working - a new work trend where people choose their… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September 2024
On today's episode, thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions, a threatening email and video that was sent to an… Audio
Thousands of Woolworths workers walk off job
Thousands of Woolworths supermarket workers have walked off the job for two hours to protest their wages and working conditions. FIRST Union National Secretary for Retail Rudd Hughes spoke to… Audio
Nervous wait for Winstone Pulp mill workers unsure if they still have jobs
Winstone Pulp International has proposed closing two of its mills near Ohakune because of high wholesale power prices. Audio
Ruapehu mayor hopeful Winstone Pulp stays open
Ruapehu's mayor is hopeful the government has worked out a last-minute deal with Winstone Pulp International to prevent its closure due to high wholesale power prices. Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton… Audio
Mill workers wait to find out whether they will lose jobs
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers will find out on Tuesday afternoon if they will keep their jobs or if the plant they work at is closing down. Winstone Pulp electrician and union delegate Daniel… Audio
Expert Feature: everything you need to know about flying
Chris Smith is an Australian pilot who flew with Jetstar for over 40 years. He was inspired to get into the aviation industry by his parents and a love of flying clearly runs in the family with… Audio
Teaching women about car maintenance - 'They just walk away feeling so empowered'
After hearing many stories of women being ripped off by mechanics, Melissa Hannan decided to run classes on the basics of car maintenance. Audio
'I loved drugs and crime': Ex-prisoners finding careers in horticulture
More than 60 former inmates have been through the scheme, run by a horticultural labour supply. Audio
'Dramatic' increase in babies born with syphilis
Specialists are warning cases with go higher unless the sexual health workforce is boosted. Audio
More job losses coming as Te Pukenga unwinds: Minister
The Tertiary Education Minister says it's inevitable the polytech sector will go through more job losses in the complex unravelling of Te Pukenga - the national Institute of Skills and Technology. Audio
Mill closures: #RescueRuapehu campaign launched to save hundreds of jobs
The community surrounding a forestry products mill is desperately trying to save it from closing, launching a petition urging the government to intervene. Audio
Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
Average babysitting prices gone up to $30 an hour
You may remember the days of $10 to $15 an hour babysitting jobs, with all you can eat snacks thrown in as a bonus. Well things have changed dramatically, in February the app, Pay the Nanny, estimated… Audio
Proposed Holidays Act fixes ready for consultation
Cabinet has approved a draft of legislation designed to fix the troublesome Holidays Act.
Expert Feature: firefighting
Fawcett Elu has been a firefighter for over a decade and joins us to talk through what it's like being in the fire service. Audio
Dispute over $33 million bill halts construction on luxury tower
On Auckland's skyline, the country's largest residential tower sits unfinished and exposed to the elements. Audio
The highest senior medical officer vacancy rate in New Zealand
Doctors say it is the result of years of under-investment, and now exacerbated by recent hiring restrictions and budget cuts.
