Employment

On today's episode, a major new report into the massive power outage across most of Northland found it was entirely avoidable, 59 jobs at GNS Science will be cut, as part of the government's wider… Audio

Fifty-nine jobs at GNS Science will be cut, as part of the government's wider push to reduce roles in the public sector. New Zealand Association of Scientists co-president Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to… Audio

On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Audio

Public Service Minister Nicola Willis may well have directed ministry bosses to tighten-up on working from home arrangements but Auckland Council for one says it's not going to follow suit. Maia Ingoe… Audio

A survey by employment website Seek says that only 62 percent of New Zealanders consider themselves happy at work. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Rail and Maritime Union says KiwiRail is planning to cut all train driver roles at its Napier depot, following the shutdown of Winstone Pulp International. Rail and Maritime Union General… Audio

Minister Nicola Willis yesterday issued a three point directive to public service CEO's stating working from home is not an entittlement. It should only be agreed to if it does not compromise employee… Audio

On today's episode, the Police Commissioner Andy Coster is leaving the force to head up the government's new Social Investment Agency, nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest… Audio

Research from a recruitment agency found people who work from home are able to save more than $5000 a year - and often make decisions based around what jobs have more flexibility. Frog Recruitment… Audio

On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio