Employment
Win-win or pitfalls for digital nomad visas?
The visa policy change for so-called digital nomads has been hailed as a win-win for the country and migrants.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
Rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
A New Zealander based in California and displaced by wildfires is backing changes to visitor visas in NZ. Julz Tocker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
It just got slightly easier to retire
However, a couple will need an extra $1.1m for a comfortable city retirement, while in the provinces it will cost $446,000, a new report says.
Govt loosens visitor visa rules to allow digital nomads
The government's move to loosen visitor visa rules has already piqued overseas interest - including from Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Hospitality sector calls for visa changes to attract staff
There aren't enough highly skilled hospitality workers in Aotearoa - and a shake-up is needed, industry players say.
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.
