New ZealandSacked golf club greenkeeper fights for job after clash with new bossClub superintendent claims Tai Mirko swore at him and blocked his car to stop him leaving.27 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer, ex-imam, who exploited migrant workers loses fine appeal'There was a clear imbalance of power between the employees and Mr Abdul-Jabbar.'25 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Simeon Brown blames doctors’ union for failed pay talksA 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week.18 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond money14 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealed08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back job07 Sep 10:00 PM
PoliticsPM asked Attorney-General to warn Cabinet after minister’s controversial ERA comments 02 Sep 12:21 AM
New Zealand'I felt threatened': Sallies worker defends shoving colleague, using 'derogatory slur'31 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their bossA new law will let employees take action against their bosses.21 Aug 05:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
LifestyleConjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel both work - but get one wageThey paid separate tuition fees to get separate degrees. 17 Aug 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessSouthland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigationFormer imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA. 31 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand‘Arrogant way to treat your manager’: Detectives' private chat reveals tensions in Northland CIBFormer District Commander Tony Hill acknowledged a 'boys' club' culture existed.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureBridget Doell claims she was excluded from key decisions and faced bullying.19 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28kMayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.17 Jul 04:13 AM
BusinessLower Hutt sushi restaurant fined $30k for exploiting vulnerable workerThe man, who was on a sponsored work visa, was owed more than $50,000 in wage arrears.17 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandFormer IRD worker loses ERA claim following comments about free period productsShe posted comments about period products in male and female bathrooms.14 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment disputeBut the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal. 13 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling worker protection issues in the primary industriesNZ officials are confident in worker protection as Australian breaches surface. 10 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandCourt backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to juniorThe sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.06 Jul 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBalancing power: What the employment law changes mean for youComment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff memberJessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience. 28 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandRubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beerThe customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions. 18 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Remain unemployable': Ex-TVNZ host's court bid to resolve work disputeKamahl Santamaria's case moved to the Employment Court for faster resolution.14 May 06:12 PM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTalent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired herErnestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models. 20 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandERA hears ‘poo’ allegations against Christchurch Boys’ High headmasterSusan Mowat is giving evidence at an Employment Relations Authority hearing today. 01 Apr 02:58 AM
