Employment
Expert Feature: everything you need to know about flying
Chris Smith is an Australian pilot who flew with Jetstar for over 40 years. He was inspired to get into the aviation industry by his parents and a love of flying clearly runs in the family with… Audio
Teaching women about car maintenance - 'They just walk away feeling so empowered'
After hearing many stories of women being ripped off by mechanics, Melissa Hannan decided to run classes on the basics of car maintenance. Audio
'I loved drugs and crime': Ex-prisoners finding careers in horticulture
More than 60 former inmates have been through the scheme, run by a horticultural labour supply. Audio
'Dramatic' increase in babies born with syphilis
Specialists are warning cases with go higher unless the sexual health workforce is boosted. Audio
More job losses coming as Te Pukenga unwinds: Minister
The Tertiary Education Minister says it's inevitable the polytech sector will go through more job losses in the complex unravelling of Te Pukenga - the national Institute of Skills and Technology. Audio
Mill closures: #RescueRuapehu campaign launched to save hundreds of jobs
The community surrounding a forestry products mill is desperately trying to save it from closing, launching a petition urging the government to intervene. Audio
Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
Average babysitting prices gone up to $30 an hour
You may remember the days of $10 to $15 an hour babysitting jobs, with all you can eat snacks thrown in as a bonus. Well things have changed dramatically, in February the app, Pay the Nanny, estimated… Audio
Proposed Holidays Act fixes ready for consultation
Cabinet has approved a draft of legislation designed to fix the troublesome Holidays Act.
Expert Feature: firefighting
Fawcett Elu has been a firefighter for over a decade and joins us to talk through what it's like being in the fire service. Audio
Dispute over $33 million bill halts construction on luxury tower
On Auckland's skyline, the country's largest residential tower sits unfinished and exposed to the elements. Audio
The highest senior medical officer vacancy rate in New Zealand
Doctors say it is the result of years of under-investment, and now exacerbated by recent hiring restrictions and budget cuts.
Bashed teen's parents claim migrant exploitation
The Ashburton family say they are now only staying in the country to seek justice.
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley discuss whether it's ok to pop away from the office for a coffee. Plus: why is Turangi becoming a popular tourist… Audio
Health staff walk off the job amid recruitment concerns
Hundreds of nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, students and administration staff walked off the job on Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 August 2024
On today's episode, mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh, the defence opens its case… Audio
The history of the living wage
Lyndy McInyre has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of low wage workers... A long-time community organiser.. in 2011 she was a part of a social movement to address "in-work poverty"… Audio
No overnight doctor at Dargaville hospital
Dargaville nurses say they fear working the nightshift, as a doctor shortage means there is currently no on-site doctor at the hospital overnight. Dargaville Hospital registered nurse Rachyl Randell… Audio
What do New Zealand's influencers really earn?
New data shows they're not Tiktoking their way to riches.
