Stories by Jemima Huston
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Genesis Energy 'carrying our fair share of the burden' amid power problems
The company says it is doing its bit to deliver energy to New Zealand and sudden changes to power market rules can be unfairly costly.
Business to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
Earlier this month, Winstone Pulp International paused work at its two sites to consider its future.
Poor results expected this earnings season
Retailers and construction companies are expected to suffer this earnings season, reflecting the domestic economic slowdown.
High electricity prices force company to stop operating
Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio
Air NZ scraps 2030 climate targets
One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.
$60m of NZers' money invested in weapons used in Gaza
Most people don't want to invest in weapons, but don't realise that's where their money is going, ethical investment charity says.
Retailers struggling as customers spend less
Businesses are closing shops and not filling vacant roles in an attempt to balance the books.
Auckland Council rejects move to scrap lower speed limits, favours 'safety'
Auckland is telling the government it does not want speed limits in the city to go up to save lives.
Time running out to hire crucial staff as boot camp launch nears
Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on a critical role as the trial looks set to begin. Audio
Public service cuts: Ministry accused of stealth job losses
Ministry of Disabled People employees were promised a permanent role, but were told to start packing three weeks before their fixed term contract finished, says a former employee.
More cuts needed to fix government books - economist
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.
'We are not waste' - Public sector leaders criticised over job cut announcements
Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.
Ministry proposes cutting one of its two senior fire engineers
The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of expertise at the country's building regulator.
Oranga Tamariki proposes to cut more than 400 jobs
About 1900 roles would be affected overall - either changed or disestablished - in the "scope of restructuring work".
What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
Long Covid sufferers fear benefit rule change
Sarah Macrae is in "agony" just trying to drive her children to school. Looking for work is impossible, she says.
'Hard to not feel dehumanised': On tenterhooks awaiting job cuts
Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga Tamariki staff wait to learn next week if they have lost their jobs.
Wellington workforce reeling from job cuts
The job market in Wellington is dire, with plenty of candidates but no work, a public sector recruitment agency says.
Lawyers call on MPs to include right to sustainable environment in legislation
Lawyers for Climate Action says no human right can be realised without a healthy environment.
'The vibes are very sad': Pessimistic health ministry worker eyes move overseas
A public servant forced to reapply for her role says competition in the job market means she will look for better opportunities overseas.
Public servants on edge over wait for final decisions on jobs
Destroyed, distressed, and disappointed - public servants are reeling as government departments continue to bring down the axe on jobs.
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses
And the Ministry of Social Development is also calling for mass voluntary redundancies. Audio
'How long I can survive?' - Public servants distraught
Workers describe the emotional and financial stress they are under as they face losing their jobs.
Cancer patients' travel funding boost: 'Important no one falling through the gap'
A funding boost to help thousands of cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment has been applauded by the Cancer Society, but it is questioning if it's enough to make a difference.