Employment
Three govt departments propose cuts to staff today
The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3700.
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Finding a job that's best suited, a new tool created to help
It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit. Audio
All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancies
The PSA is concerned the cuts will hit the department's ability to deliver on its core functions.
All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancy
All Stats NZ staff have been given the chance to apply for voluntary redundancy, in an effort to meet the government's cost cutting directives. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to… Audio
As 'tough as the '90s' - Twice as many businesses asking for help downsizing
An advocate says businesses are hurting and are reluctantly having to lay off workers. Audio
Frustration at delays to mediation
Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services. Audio
The unemployment rate, explained
Unemployment has risen to 4.3 percent, but what does it mean and how is it calculated?
Police Minister heading to Australia to discuss crime trends, youth offenders
Mark Mitchell will be chewing the fat with police chiefs as officers in this country talk openly about the appeal of crossing the Tasman.
DIA roles relating to information security to be cut, union says
Public Service Association is warning New Zealanders' sensitive information held by various agencies could fall into the wrong hands if these roles are lost.
David Seymour on being part of the new coalition Government and whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Workplace tensions simmer over local and migrant pay rates
Workers are finding out their overseas colleagues are being paid more, with companies and lawyers saying it is brewing discontent in the workplace.
Unemployment rate rises to 4.3%
Fewer jobs are created and immigration is increasing the size of the workforce, Stats NZ says.
Remuneration Authority on MP pay rises
The Remuneration Authority says determining pay rises for MPs is about fairly matching the job market, rather than deciding whether they deserve it or not. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
On today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union… Audio
'Never a right time' - Should MPs be getting a 10 percent pay rise?
By the end of this term, an ordinary MP's salary will be $181,200. So what do politicians make of it?
Senior judges' perks revealed: Crown limos and free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.
Ministry of Māori Development proposes to cut 38 positions
A recruitment pause put in place last year had reduced the scale of job losses necessary, says the secretary for Māori development.
Public hospital cuts will affect patient care, healthcare assistant says
Public hospitals have been asked to make savings of $105 million by July. Audio
Why staff are 'rage-applying' for new jobs
Two out of three professional job applicants admit to applying for numerous roles out of frustration.