New ZealandBus drivers' unions agree with NZ Bus on pay-riseThe unions will recommend that bus drivers and cleaners accept a pay-rise offer when they meet next Wednesday.30 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandGovt's bill axes right to smokoThe Govt has introduced a law change that will allow bosses to withhold workers' regular breaks, and instead pay for the time or trade the breaks.27 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionShould teachers sacrifice part of a pay rise and give it to school support staff?21 Oct 08:09 PM
EmploymentFive work stoppages in June quarterThe number of work stoppages so far this year is well down on a year earlier.20 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandClimate scientist oblivious to media policy before sackingJim Salinger lost his job for allegedly ignoring a Niwa policy against speaking to the media without approval.19 Oct 06:43 AM
New ZealandCall to TVNZ weatherman as friend only - therapistSacked NIWA scientist Jim Salinger says a call made to Jim Hickey was not in a professional capacity, as NIWA alleges, a therapist tells the ERA.19 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandPlunket distressed by RNZ decisionRNZ host Sean Plunket tells ERA he was "distressed" at being told to find another job if he didn't like being prevented from writing for Metro.19 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandBus drivers underpaid, ERA saysBus drivers are probably underpaid but the time is not right to bring them into line with workers in similar occupations, ERA says.18 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandThe bus stops hereIt's been a tough week for Auckland's public transport and commuters. Both sides talk to the Herald about the impact of the dispute.16 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandWINZ helped struggling bus drivers during lock outSome NZ Bus drivers who were off work for a week during the lock out turned to WINZ for assistance. 15 Oct 11:44 PM