Employment
'Port workers need to be safe at work' - $500k fine after stevedore killed by falling container
Port of Auckland has been fined more than half a million dollars after pleading guilty to two charges over the death of stevedore Pala'amo Kalati, who was killed by a falling container in 2020.
'World class' resource on West Coast
The West Coast mineral sands resource is "world class" with the potential to create about 300 jobs, Westland Mineral Sands managing director Ray Mudgway says.
Hundreds of jobs losses at Weta Digital after agreement ends with tech company
More than 250 jobs are going from Weta Digital, after an American tech company ended its agreement with the Wellington-based company. The company acquired Weta Digital from New Zealand owned Weta FX… Video, Audio
265 redundancies as Unity Software cuts Wētā FX agreement
The NZ digital effects company said it aimed to hire back as many staff as possible.
New Māori data apprenticeship programme set to continue and expand
A Māori data programme in Manawatū is celebrating the graduation of its first data apprentices.
'Uber Nan' spreading joy in Hamilton
Hamilton uber driver Shelley Winiana doesn't just get people where they want to go, she drops them off with a side of homemade cookies too. Shelley Winiana, speaks to Jesse. Audio
Govt called to close 'unacceptable' gender pay gap
Women in New Zealand are effectively working for free until the end of the year, from 2.38pm today.
Scrutiny on seasonal worker scheme as government promises RSE expansion
New Zealand needs more seasonal workers from the Pacific, but regional leaders are sounding the alarm about the impact on their economies.
The number of Pacific Island seasonal workers coming to… Audio
New reports show benefits of RSE Schemes in NZ & Australia
Two new reports say labour mobility schemes in New Zealand and Australia have had an overall positive impact for Pacific nations. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Ruth Money and Duane Major
Wallace and panelists Ruth Money and Duane Major look through this week's mailbag. They discuss rising aggression against supermarket workers, strange items found in baggage by airport customs… Audio
Restaurateur's $30k in reparations 'a warning'
Vijay Singh unlawfully deducted money from his restaurant manager's wages, underpaid him, failed to pay him for holidays and leave, and under-recorded the hours he worked.
The bike shop with a unique spin on Black Friday
At this point it's almost impossible to avoid the Black Friday advertising with plastered across our screens. Instead of getting caught up in the hype one Wellington business has decided to give it's… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Peter Field (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and guests Cindy and Peter talk about the prospect of getting unlimited workplace leave and what they would do with more time off.
The panelists also discuss a new… Audio
Job ads fall, but applications on the rebound - Seek
The number of job ads fell in October in all regions except Taranaki, with real estate and property bucking the trend.
Massey University staff present 'logical' alternative plan to job cuts
Academic staff at Massey University have made a bid to save their jobs and ensure the future of sciences at the institution. Staff and the Tertiary Education Union have today sent Massey an… Audio
Clothing brand Kilt putting employees out of work just a month before Christmas
The company is keeping its retail stores open but closing its Napier factory which has at least 18 staff members.
Business owner arrested for alleged exploitation of three migrant workers
The 53-year-old owner was taken into custody on Friday, after a four-month long investigation by Police and Immigration New Zealand.
Hobby Shop offering staff unlimited holidays and sick leave
Hobby lords, a shop that offers unlimited holidays and sick leave to its staff is becoming popular with job applicants. The shop deals in trading cards, board and other games and is looking to expand… Video, Audio
Mill workers 'devastated' over sudden job losses
Eighty workers being laid off from a mill in Gisborne say the sudden job loss is devastating.
Lab workers on strike again over pay
Staff at one of the country's biggest laboratory services will strike again, claiming they are underpaid compared to Te Whatu Ora employees.