Employment
Health minister and union disagree over nurses pay
The Health Minister has said the average earnings of a registered nurse are $125,000 a year, but the union claims his maths doesn't add up. More than 35,000 nurses have walked off the job for the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4th September 2025
In today's episode, Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon; A planned law change will mean people who've been living in… Audio
Eves Valley Sawmill workers to learn fate at meeting
Workers at the Eves Valley Sawmill in Tasman will learn if they have jobs at a company meeting on Thursday afternoon. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Senior doctor strike vote results expected next week
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists has confirmed its members have been voting since Monday on whether they will strike later this month.
Nurses strike for second day
More than 36,000 workers are walking off the job again today, demanding better pay and increased staffing.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol… Audio
More money, or more flexibility? Employees weigh up work-life balance
A report says ongoing financial pressures mean people are being forced to look at the cost of that balance.
Health NZ on cuts to graduate nurses working hours
Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients. Health New Zealand spokesperson Nadine Gray spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Primary teachers considering industrial action
NZEI will consider whether to ballot members on industrial action following two-weeks of stop-work meetings for primary teachers and principals.
Health NZ to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours
A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Why we're working harder than ever
It's a weird paradox - workers have a lot of technology and yet are still doing too much, says American organisational consultant Melissa Swift.
Are we working harder than ever?
Feel like you're packing more into your days at work but your to-do list just keeps growing? Organisational consultant Melissa Swift says you're probably not imagining it. Audio
Boss messaged teen after work party saying he felt 'Rapey af'
The now-35-year-old cafe owner had a 'deliberate pattern of behaviour towards young and vulnerable females' he employed, a judge said.
Has Auckland lost it's mojo?
Has Auckland lost it's mojo? At over 6%, the super city has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Meanwhile, small businesses continue to struggle, with hopes now pinned on the Central Rail… Audio
Should taxpayers fund union delegate training?
The Labour Party is tentatively backing a policy proposal from the CTU, but the Workplace Relations Minister says it's "not an area of focus".
Gender pay gap drops to lowest level since 1998: Stats NZ
New figures from Stats NZ show the gender pay gap has dropped to 5.3 percent in the June Quarter 2025, its lowest level since 1998. Advocacy group Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart spoke to… Audio
CTU on WorkSafe reforms
Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified after Pike River. Council for Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin… Audio
Concerns workplace safety reforms risk repeating deadly failures of Pike River
Officials are warning the government's plan to overhaul workplace safety reforms risks repeating the deadly failures of Pike River. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio
Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
