New ZealandTeachers mega-strike: Some schools may still openConfusion remains high for parents as an unprecedented day of strike action looms.13 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandMega-strike: Teachers' historic action confirmed for May 29Historic first all-schools teachers' strike confirmed for May 29.12 May 02:53 AM
EmploymentSacked after one day: Cafe worker's total payout now $12,000Costs order tops up trial cafe worker's legal win to more than $12,000 for a day's work.12 May 01:00 AM
Employment$28,000 payout for bullied worker called 'lazy c-word'An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.11 May 09:59 PM
EmploymentEx-police worker to pay cops' legal costsPolice have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.10 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrantsThe couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.09 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandAround 120 bus services to be axed or alteredAuckland Transport to name axed bus services today.01 May 02:20 AM
EmploymentLawyer says CEO directed her to serve cake because she's a womanLawyer with 20 years experience says she was discriminated against because of her gender.01 May 12:38 AM
New ZealandBus crisis over drivers' breaks has been avertedSome Auckland bus services still likely to be cancelled as drivers take statutory breaks.30 Apr 02:32 AM
Employment'Backward thinking': Kiwi richlister slams Elon Musk and Jack MaFour-day week pioneer says tech company founders hold 'outdated' views.25 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandOverseas teachers paid below minimum wageTeachers' union has complained to labour inspectors about "migrant exploitation".22 Apr 07:07 AM
EmploymentCouple fired after two weeks on the job awarded $41KEvents not as "sweet as" as the first appeared.07 Apr 01:47 AM
EmploymentEx-law partner accused of inappropriate behaviour loses workplace caseFormer senior staffer at Duncan Cotterill accused of inappropriate behaviour loses case.05 Apr 04:55 AM
AirlinesAir NZ flight attendant's 'vexatious' case thrown out by ERAThe ERA says new submissions didn't warrant re-investigating the case.04 Apr 09:18 PM
Telecommunications2degrees makes after-hours switch-off permanent - but there's one staff complaintAre the telco's managers practicing what they preach?26 Mar 05:30 AM
EmploymentTwo businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.26 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandChristchurch nurses 'disgusted' with union's lack of supportMinutes after being offered support, nurses told their union membership fees were rising.19 Mar 05:50 AM
ConstructionFormer KiwiBuild leader disputes claims about his behaviourDetails of a dispute between the former KiwiBuild chief and a ministry boss have emerged.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Art Gallery director breaks silence on harassment claimGregory Burke is set to step into his new role next month.13 Mar 03:17 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Time for Ardern and Bennett to show some unityCOMMENT: New law is needed to force transparency in pay data.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentVehicle tester shut down over 3 complaints in 15 yearsVehicle tester loses authority to issue WOFs after complaints about his work.03 Mar 04:05 AM
EmploymentWorker who suffered horrific burns at wood plant gets $60k payoutRepeat-offending processing company fined $365,000 after worker suffers horror injuries.27 Feb 08:45 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: 9000 reasons why cafe trial worker's payout is flawedCOMMENT: You can't help but conclude the ERA is heavily stacked in the worker's favour.10 Feb 06:07 PM
OpinionRest homes need to keep up with payCOMMENT: We place greater value on nurses who care for people in hospitals.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionIf you made the dosh - it should be yoursCOMMENT: Why is it that tax systems must be rearranged so frequently?08 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentForeigner flight causes upheaval in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Government has imposed fees on the dependents of expatriate workers.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Former KiwiBuild boss suing Housing Ministry for dismissalBarclay was extremely disappointed MHUD had divulged details of an employment matter.28 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandFormer KiwiBuild head resigned amid 'leadership complaints'The reason for Barclay's resignation on January 18 had previously been unknown.28 Jan 02:13 AM
EmploymentRestaurant owner fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable staffLong hours, seven days a week, with no days off was what two workers had to do.27 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandNational MP calls for shorter summer school holidayNational MP seeks shorter school holiday for the good of parents and pupils.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors strikes to go ahead after mediation failsJunior doctors will being a 48-hour strike on Tuesday morning.24 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandJunior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to knowFrom 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.14 Jan 05:00 PM
EmploymentExploitation case warning to Kiwi winemakersKiwi wineries need to check who is doing their work after another exploitation case09 Jan 10:05 PM
