Strikes
Nurses reject pay offer, vote to strike
Nurses have voted to strike after rejecting the latest pay offer from DHBs. The boards and nurses' union are meeting in a last-ditch attempt to avert the nationwide strike. Video, Audio
Nurses vote today on new pay offer
Many nurses say they're still upset about pay and conditions and may vote against a proposed new pay deal. Video, Audio
Nurses presented with new pay offer from dhbs
The nurses union has put a new pay offer from district health boards to its members to vote on amid a protracted pay dispute. Nurses have been at an impasse with DHBs for months over pay and working… Video, Audio
Government denies it's attractive to strikers
National leader Simon Bridges claims New Zealand has had more strikes and threats of industrial action under the present government than during the previous National government's entire nine years in… Audio
David Clark: No more money for nurses
Health Minister David Clark joins Checkpoint live to respond to the nurses' decision to reject the DHBs' pay offer and why he offered Counties Manukau dhb acting chair Rabin Rabindran what he said was… Video, Audio
Nurses vote to reject DHB pay offer
Thousands of nurses are poised to walk off the job next month for the first time in nearly 30 years after rejecting a new pay offer from district health boards. But DHBs say there is simply no more… Video, Audio
Nurses reject deal
Nurses may go on strike after 'strongly' rejecting a new pay deal from district health boards. A very significant number of nurses voted in favour of strike action next month. Audio
Why are Auckland bus drivers striking? FIRST Union responds
West Auckland commuters who travel by bus can expect disruptions to early morning services, as some drivers take part in rolling strike action. FIRST Union members are pushing for better pay and work… Audio
Nurses scoff at 2 p.c pay offer
In a highly unusual move nurses are to go on strike if there is no improvement in their pay and working conditions. See Payne of the Nurses Organisation explains why a 2 per cent rise doesn't cut it.
…Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
DHBs seek an urgent injunction to stop junior doctors' strike
District health boards are seeking an urgent injunction in a bid to stop the next junior doctors' strike, which junior doctors say is a sign of desperation. Audio
Police against being strike breakers
Lawyer John Hannan discusses whether Police are constitutionally obliged to break up strikes. Audio
Auckland bus strike
Are you ok with striking bus drivers even if you're inconvenienced? Audio
Auckland health workers to strike after DHB talks halt
Hundreds of Auckland health workers, including some emergency staff, will strike this week after negotiations on how to extend weekend services came to a halt. Audio