Employment
Forget quiet quitting, now we're 'quiet cracking'
While quiet quitting had people turning up to do only the bare minimum, quiet cracking is where workers do their jobs with a hidden struggle.
Christchurch Hospital staff poised to strike for two hours
Health NZ has urged the Nurses' Organisation to return to the bargaining table.
'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking workers
Health NZ claim 85 patients were affected, when a proposed strike was called off in Christchurch.
'Yearly attack': Collins hits out at striking teachers
The schedule for planned secondary teacher rolling strikes has been revealed as the minister refuses to budge. Audio
Masterton charity on Jobseeker volunteers
The manager of a charity in Masterton has been overwhelmed by the number of people asking to do volunteer work. Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Masterton charity overwhelmed by Jobseeker volunteers
A charity in Masterton says it's swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to meet their benefit requirements - and it's having to turn people away. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Secondary school teachers strike over pay
Teachers will walk off the job next Wednesday following a one percent payrise offer from the government, which they say is the lowest in a generation. Teacher and PPTA member Kevin Greig spoke to… Audio
Govt blasts secondary teachers' union for calling strike
The government has blasted the secondary school teachers' union for calling a strike, after only six days of wage talks. Public Service Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The true cost of the country's boom in failing businesses
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses.
A boom in businesses going bust
New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses. Audio
Restaurant Association concerned many hospo positions left off list of new visas
The Restaurant Association is concerned about workforce shortages after many of its jobs were left off the list of new visas. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
Hospitality industry on govt's two new work visas
Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Audio
Why rising underutilisation of the workforce is cause for concern
Emile Donovan speaks to Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity. Audio
First submissions against govt's pay equity changes heard
The first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte… Audio
PSA pushes for more staff to boost Auckland Hospital safety
But Health NZ claims the number of assaults have reduced in the six months to May. Audio
Coloured blocks on your CV - and other job-hunting mistakes
Recruitment experts point out some common mistakes you might be making. Audio
No simple solution to stimulate economic growth - Minister for Auckland
Simeon Brown says the government were doing several things to positively impact the region's economy. Audio
Northland school dealing with winter staffing crisis
A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to a winter staffing crisis. Northland College Principal Duane Allen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Career consultant on how to update CV
Stats out this week show unemployment at 5.2 percent - the highest since 2020 - and we've heard from a number of people feeling the pain. Career consultant Merrie McDougall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
