Employment
Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Leonie Freeman Part 2
This half hour the panel talk about the "catastrophic" redundancy of 250 Westport coal miners will happen in about three years if a mine's expansion is not approved under fast-track legislation. They… Audio
Community support workers among NZ's lowest paid
Carers who look after New Zealand's elderly workers are among the country's lowest-paid employees. Audio
Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
Job market sluggish, jobseekers facing huge competition
Economists having been telling us survive til 2025', but so far this year things don't seem to have improved that much, particularly for those out of work. The job market is sluggish, with people… Audio
KiwiRail staff 'overworked' when machine derailed in 2023
Accident investigators say KiwiRail staff were overworked and didn't know about missing track when maintenance machinery derailed in Auckland in 2023. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's… Audio
Record numbers of people chasing a dwindling number of jobs
Seek's May monthly report showed a fall in the number of jobs advertised but a rise in applications per listing.
Christchurch GP on govt's funding boost
GPs are getting a huge funding boost - which could mean a boost of nearly 14 percent for some GPs. Christchurch GP Angus Chambers from the group Gen Pro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Health Minister on funding boost for GPs
GPs are getting a big funding boost in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.
Auckland couple plan legal action after police officer avoids assault charges
A couple are considering legal action, after an officer who stomped, tackled, punched and kneed one of them avoided prosecution.
The Pre-Panel for 19 June 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky. [picture id="4KNIHIS_the_panel_banner_hero_July_2024_jpg" crop="16x10"… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money Expert Mary Holm joined Jesse to discuss all things debt. Audio
Here's how much time we take off work on ACC
New data shows there were more than 160,000 people off work due to injuries last year at a cost of $2.5 billion.
Health NZ on Northland doctors and dentists strike
From 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours. Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland doctors and dentists strike
Doctors and dentists in Northland are on strike from 10 Wednesday morning. Whangarei Emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Careers expo attracts thousands amid record unemployment
Thousands of job hunters are expected to attend this year's New Zealand Careers Expo at the ASB Showgrounds in the Auckland suburb of Greenlane. Audio
Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing
The workplace minister has announced the Employment Relations Act is getting a shake-up.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2
This half hour the panel hears about potential changes to sick leave and they learn about the infamous Madonna Disco Lite Dynasty Stereo ES-555 Boom Box, made famous by Madonna. One of its ilk is… Audio
Confusion over future of sick leave
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
