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Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.

'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.

'More strategic' hiring: Talented jobseekers struggling to find work
There is still some pain to come but the mood is lifting, a recruiter says.

Santa’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in Finland
Kids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.

$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.

RSE workers killed in crash worked in Bay for three years
Their employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.

More than 100 jobs lost as logistics company closes down Auckland stevedoring operations
Staff were informed of the redundancy process today.

Sonya Bateson: The kind of 'free ride' we should give jobseekers
OPINION: The 'free ride' for beneficiaries is over, according to PM.

'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties
'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes
"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.

'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.

So you want to quit your job? How to get hired after 50
Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.

Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.

'Secrecy only benefits the employers': Should people's salaries be made public?
New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.

Mark Lister: Policymakers face a balancing act as unemployment rises
OPINION: These are necessary developments for inflation to moderate.

White Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZ
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.

Revealed: What not to talk about in your next job interview
'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'

The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.