New ZealandShock as popular Auckland salon chain closesA client was in the middle of her appointment when the stylist came to her in tears.14 Jun 04:56 AM
New ZealandOtago University Vice-Chancellor steps downDavid Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.14 Jun 03:09 AM
New Zealand'No one's happy about this': Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial actionStudents will be rostered home for the rest of the term.12 Jun 07:55 AM
New ZealandDiscrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fightWoman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentLack of military action factor in Defence Force's staffing battleUkraine training deployment good for morale but serious staffing issues remain, vet says.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promiseHill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChef accused of wasting food, leaving oven on overnight awarded $20kShe was thrilled to get the job after having suffered ill health. Then she was dismissed.08 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careSultans of spin: The public relations industry power listThey lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.08 Jun 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentModern slavery campaigners say Govt is too slowKiwis are spending billions on goods made by slaves, company director says.08 Jun 03:50 AM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: CRL an agent of changeChanges implemented for the City Rail Link will leave a legacy for construction industry.06 Jun 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPregnant women ‘crying and distressed’ as midwifery shortage intensifies"I can’t sacrifice my own family for somebody else’s."04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘No one should be exploited at work’: Strippers meet with MPs“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."04 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentPwC’s future in Australia under threat as tax advice crisis growsBusiness with 9200 employees and A$2.6 billion in annual revenue is under pressure.04 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandSacked: The roofing salesman who claimed commission on unconfirmed salesThe salesman had earlier been reprimanded for using a fuel card to fill his own vehicle.02 Jun 05:15 AM
BusinessFocus: Unlimited leave here to stay for Auckland company Auckland software development company Actionstep reveals how it has been with unlimited leave for employees as more conversations are had around four-day work weeks. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jun 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSwitch your work phone off, bosses tell workaholicsIf you take the time off, take if off properly, and keep your eyes off that inbox.30 May 05:22 AM
New Zealand‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMSD staffer brought bag of fake ‘meth’ to work as 'joke'Former staff member alleges stunt indicative of work culture at WINZ, scorn for clients.29 May 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRDThe Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.28 May 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissalLegally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.26 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandBlackmailer threatened to send video to former Air NZ manager's new employerThe wife of an Air NZ employee tried to blackmail manager during defamation case.24 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocketAuthority says dismissal "callous and peremptory". Employer says he didn't know the law.24 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandHousing charity ordered to reinstate sacked employeeHabitat for Humanity sacked its Nelson manager - now an authority has ordered he return.23 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandEmployment row: High school board ordered to pay former assistant principalThe school launched a claim against a former staffer - but they weren't allowed.23 May 05:27 AM
EmploymentKiwi workers: My colleagues don’t even miss me at meetingsConvinced your colleagues won't miss you at meetings? Then you're probably normal.23 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandExhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hearsHealth bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.22 May 07:46 AM
Politics‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnestyEstimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.13 May 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242kA pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop-go man sacked for drinking on the jobThe man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.12 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandMigrant employee underpaid for three years awarded $44kThe worker was told he would be fired if he complained, the ERA heard.11 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high schoolIt's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSenior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18kThe doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.05 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandMigrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages orderedThey were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.04 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidaysThe NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.04 May 05:28 AM
