Employment
Tasman District mayor on changes to visitor visa
The Tasman District, with its golden beaches and national parks, could be in line to get an influx of digital nomads. Tasman District Council mayor Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Who got the biggest - and smallest - pay rises last year?
Last year was a tough one for the labour market - but some workers walked away better than others.
Rising unemployment and a brain drain forecast for 2025
A tough market for job seekers isn't set to improve until the second half of the year. Here's what that could mean.
Surviving early 2025's worsening job market
A tough market for job seekers isn't set to improve until the second half of the year. The potential fall-out could be a major brain drain Audio
The reasons why people take career breaks
A career break can be integral to helping us achieve personal growth, a researcher says. Audio
Susana's Plumber on working in a male dominated field
Finding out New Zealand's low female plumber numbers piqued Susana's interest. Then when she met 28-year-old Hera Eruera, who was fixing Susan's kitchen sink, she arranged for a chat. Audio
Who takes career breaks and why? You might be surprised
Patrick Mazzocco says that, in the modern world, career breaks can be integral to helping us achieve personal growth. Audio
Toks Fale: from professional rugby to wrestling in Japan
Toks Fale earned a scholarship at De La Salle College before playing in Japan, where he now wrestles professionally. Audio
Meatball Magic
Meatball is more than just a cat - he's an icon in the RNZ Auckland office. Corey and Ellie get to the bottom of it. Audio
'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
