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More job ads - a sign of desperation?

Thousands are on the Job Seeker benefit, and jobs are increasingly difficult to fill.

Company fined: Man worked up to 80 hours a week, was only paid for 20

An investigation was launched after the employee complained to MBIE.

Ex-kiwifruit contractor fined for 'blatant' exploitation of migrant workers

Raj Kiwi was ordered to pay wage arrears to six workers, totalling more than $23,000.

New jobs put bright spin on redundancies

Redundancies have opened new doors for two men in the Bay.

Local Focus: Kiwis called up for kiwifruit duty

Industry wants to nip low staff numbers in the bud. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared

About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.

Local Focus: Do candidates actually want higher wages in Bay of Plenty?

Local candidates discuss workplace balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: All Tauranga candidates agree workers and employers are equally important

Tauranga candidates say it's a balancing act. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Greatest shock in living memory': Bay could lose 14,550 jobs

The report provides an overview of the anticipated economic impacts of Covid-19 on the Bay

Nearly 5000 find jobs via Work and Income in lockdown

While 40,000 Kiwis applied for the benefit during alert levels 3 and 4.

The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended

The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.

Can my boss cut my pay due to Covid-19? Lawyer responds

Twelve of the biggest wage subsidy questions answered.

Kawerau company fined $79K after woman loses finger

The 29-year-old lost one finger and injured three others in the accident.

'We're going to lose money': Tauranga tourism hurting after pause in cruise ship season

Princess Cruises has halted global operations of 18 cruise ships for two months.

'I'm fighting to be heard': Toxic mould in work car - man battles employer, ACC

"The next day I was driving the car and my vision deteriorated..." Waikato father tells.

Kate Hawkesby: Four-day week? Yes please!

Comment: It appears we aren't working harder when we are simply working longer.