Employment
Study reveals biggest challenges facing GP patients
A new study from research company Ipsos has found New Zealanders say understaffing and wait times are the biggest challenges facing patients at GPs and hospitals. Nick James reports. Audio
Health unions demand stop on job cuts and cost savings
Health NZ has reported overspending by $147m - a month. The unions want to have their say about it.
Fears mill closures will leave 'ghost towns'
Locals worry their home is about to turn into a ghost town as the ripple effect from the mill closure creeps into households. Audio
Person killed in Taranaki work-related incident
Emergency services were called to the property in Auroa, South Taranaki at 8.50am.
Health staff 'doubly punished' over botched holiday pay - union
The cost of Holidays Act breaches and untaken long service service has now hit $3.6b, with authorities making savage budget cuts to pay for them.
'This was their life': Closing the door on Winstone Pulp
Hundreds of mill workers farewelled their workplace for the final time today, as Winstone Pulp International closed the doors on 45 years of operations. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Audio
Mill worker discusses impact of Winstone Pulp closure
It's the last day of operation for Winstone Pulp International after 45 years in the Ruapehu District, providing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy. Mill worker Zach Ryan… Audio
Last day of operations for Winstone Pulp in Ruapehu
It's the last day for Winstone Pulp International after operating for 45 years in the Ruapehu District, providing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy. Senior Journalist… Audio
Aotearoa's "for-purpose" sector in demand but underfunded
Increased demand for services, a strained funding environment and a cost-of-living crisis impacting those working on the front line are some of the findings from Community Networks Aotearoa's 2024… Audio
Doctors sick of not getting paid agreed amount for shifts - union
Emergency Department doctors are accusing Health NZ of failing to pay a shift allowance agreed 10 months ago in their previous collective contract.
WorkSafe struggles with high staff turnover amid stalled restructure
There are "critical" internal health and safety risks at WorkSafe, with very high staff turnover and a stalled restructure.
Talley's staff member dies at Port Nelson
The person was located in a critical condition after a workplace incident shortly before 1pm, police say.
Early childhood relief teachers could face pay cuts
New pay parity rules coming into affect today could mean relief teachers in early childhood education could face pay cuts. Relief teacher Amy Dean spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face pay cut
Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
The jobs where offered salaries are dropping
Salaries are growing slower due to strong competition for jobs - and some industries struggling more than others. Audio
Charities struggling to find volunteers amid financial crisis
Many are prioritising paid employment, cutting their volunteering hours.
Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures
Beef + Lamb NZ says it had been a "challenging time" for farmers and processing companies due to spiralling costs.
'We don't want to see regional NZ hollowed out' - Rural Communities Minister
Mark Patterson says a proposal to close the Alliance Group's meatworks is "pretty foreboding" for Timaru and the surrounding districts Audio
