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'Love the lifestyle': $50K a year for 25-hour weeks - meet the Kiwis loving life in Aussie

Higher wages, better job incentives and a generous super scheme are major attractions.

Greerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closure

The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.

Opinion: The key to plugging New Zealand's brain drain

OPINION: There's no quick fix to get people to stay in New Zealand.

The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Carmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battle

The hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.

Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think

Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.

Kushlan Sugathapala: Youth unemployment - support or sanction?

OPINION: How successful will our efforts be to get young people into work?

Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies

More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.

Small businesses bear the brunt of Govt policy moves

OPINION: The impacts are mounting with inflation and labour shortages, writes Matt Cowley.

'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling

Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid

Murupara doctor suspended from practising medicine after 30 years

GP of 30 years, Dr Bernard Conlon, is to be suspended from practising medicine.

Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal

There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.

Wanted: 100 employees at new multimillion-dollar facility

The recruitment has kicked off for the Winstone Wallboards plasterboard facility.

Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers

One recruiter said they were experiencing "increased pressure" when trying to fill jobs.

Delta outbreak would require 'short, sharp' level 4 lockdown - Hipkins

A relook at alert level settings comes as countries grapple with escalating Covid cases.

Labour shortage casualties: More jobs but some made redundant as employers can't fill gaps

'Every industry was facing shortages - both low- and high-skilled vacancies.'