Employment
Union challenges ACC on abrupt office return rules
The PSA says it's taking ACC to the Employment Relations Authority, claiming it didn't consult staff before changing work-from-home rules. In a written response to RNZ, ACC says its unaware of any… Audio
Experts warn new hospital beds need safe staffing
Health experts say increased capacity has to be met with safe staffing, after the Government announced 140 additional beds at hospitals across the country yesterday. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Nurses to take further strike action over unsafe staffing
The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ is trying to cover up chronic short-staffing by moving healthworkers around to fill roster gaps.
Father of worker killed in conveyor belt says son worried about time pressures
Wesley Tomich died on machinery at a Ballance Agri-Nutrients' fertiliser plant, after the company failed to put proper guarding in place. Audio
'I applied for everything': The new supermarket bringing jobs to a struggling region
When Woolworths held an open day in Nelson looking for new staff, 400 people turned up.
Some NZ businesses not doing enough to hire Kiwis
Businesses that don't do enough to hire New Zealanders before taking on migrant workers risk having their accreditation revoked. Audio
Gloriavale's working structure resembles a 'sweatshop' - lawyer
Former members suffered exhaustion, suicidal thoughts, and felt trapped by Gloriavale's systems, a court has heard.
Minister gets tough on employers choosing migrants over locals
Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an adviser says the rules are too unclear. Audio
Employers warned over efforts to employ more Kiwis
The Immigration Minister is warning employers they will face consequences if they don't try hard enough to take on New Zealanders desperate for work. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
WorkSafe board no longer has any worker representative
Removing the voice of the worker from the actual governance of WorkSafe is "deeply concerning", says the CTU.
Gloriavale community leader appeals worker ruling
Gloriavale's leader says members worked to support a communal ethos, but they say the commune's labour structure was "a sweat shop".
Most retailers don't plan to take on extra staff for summer
But two-thirds of those surveyed said they were confident or very confident about the future.
Workers reject Boeing's latest offer after nearly three months on strike
The five-year offer was largely the same as offers previously rejected by union members.
Jarrod Haar: the changing pathways to employment
Traditionally parents have preached the great benefits of a qualification so their children won't be blown around by harsh economic winds and consigned to menial occupations. But that's changing. Audio
Kiwi workers need a break
One in two New Zealanders are reporting feeling burnt out from their job, so is the solution to push through, or take a pre-Christmas breather?
Bothered, buggered and burnt out
A combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock is resulting in a burnt out workforce. Audio
Health NZ has started making backdated holiday payments to ex-staff
The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 October 2025
More than 100,000 health and education workers will walk off the job on Thursday, forcing the closure of schools, and cancelling hospital appointments and surgeries; Calls have been made for limits -… Audio
Strikers' demands 'a mystery', government's top negotiator says
The Public Service Commissioner says it's regrettable major strike action is going ahead, because he's always been available to negotiate. Audio
Country's biggest joint strike action planned for today
Heavy rain and forecast dangerous high winds mean rallies had to be cancelled in several places.
