Employment
Primary school teachers to strike for full day
The union says its staff will strike on 23 October.
'It's all about money': Tokoroa plywood plant closure looms
Up to 119 jobs could go at Carter Holt Harvey's Tokoroa factory, with locals calling the move devastating for the town. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16th September 2025
In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Audio
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals continue to rise
The number of people tapping into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons continues to grow. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Which sectors pay more than $100,000?
It used to be that when someone's annual income hit six figures, they were well into the realms of the well paid. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teachers to strike after rejecting pay offer
Parents of high schoolers are navigating rolling strikes this week - with different year groups off on different days. Single parent of two high school students Anna Ponnampalam spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offer
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said the union was choosing strikes over students.
Job seeker programme goes 'quiet' after funding slashed
A job programme has made just one sustainable placement since July, as the reality of a government funding cut sets in.
'Don't worry bro': The man working to get people jobs
As a growing number of Central Hawke's Bay residents desperately search for work, local man Bevan Thompson is helping. Audio
Number living off benefits in Central Hawke's Bay highest in over a decade
The number of people living off a benefit in Central Hawke's Bay is the highest it's been in more than 12 years as residents struggle to find work in a tough job market. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
Data shows it's not just the main centres where pain is being felt. Audio
Data shows the fall in filled jobs continues
Stats NZ's business employment data for the June quarter, released on Tuesday shows a 10,000 fall in three months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Hospice, Plunket nurses feel 'betrayed' over pay equity
They say there's no guarantee the government will release funding for hospices, even if the new pay equity claims are successful. Audio
Seafood NZ on planned closure of Sealord plant
The government has been touting its City and Regional Deals, long-term partnerships aimed at increasing growth, productivity and jobs. But is that a solution the seafood industry thinks could help… Audio
Public Service Commissioner warns primary teachers over strike
Sir Brian Roche says strike action won't just affect students and classrooms, but also working parents.
Primary school teachers reject latest pay offer, will vote on strike action
The offer didn't address cost-of-living pressures or deliver the necessary support for staff and students, the union says.
Senior doctors to go on strike
Senior doctors have voted to strike for 48 hours later this month, despite pleas from the Health Minister not to. Last week Simeon Brown asked Te Whatu Ora and the doctor's union to go into binding… Audio
New Zealand income growth one of the worst in world
The post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of global rankings. Audio
Sealord considers shutting Nelson factory
The Nelson and Tasman regions are staring down what could be a double hit of big job cuts. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
