OpinionMine families struggling with lossBernie Monk knew his son was dead as soon as the Pike River Coal mine exploded on November 19. But there are others who are still clinging to hope that their loved ones are buried alive in the remote South Island mine.17 Dec 06:06 AM
EmploymentDunne defends Greymouth IRD job cuts announcementPeter Dunne has defended the timing of the announcement of eight job losses at the IRD in Greymouth.16 Dec 08:08 PM
EmploymentJobs cut at two sawmillsMore than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad 'gutted' for workersA grieving father and spokesman for families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River Coal mine says he's "gutted" for the Pike River workers made redundant after the company went into receivership.14 Dec 06:04 AM
New ZealandPike River miners set to lose jobsThe majority of miners remaining at Pike River Coal mine look set to lose their jobs, as officials today told workers they were going to proceed with redundancies three weeks after a series of explosions killed 29 workers inside the mine.10 Dec 05:50 AM
Small BusinessClipped shearer gets $2250A shearer has been awarded $2250 for being punched in the face by his boss after swearing at his wife.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ told to reinstate attendantAir NZ has been ordered for a second time to reinstate a flight attendant sacked for sitting down during turbulence. The Employment Court ruled Randall Wulff's firing was unfair and "unjustifiable".07 Dec 04:53 AM
EmploymentManagement approachable, Pike River saysPike River has rejected claims management was not approachable for staff with safety concerns before the November 19 blast.05 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers and Govt reach settlementThe Ministry of Education and the primary teachers and principals' union have reached an agreement on collective contracts.01 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandHumiliated staffer paid thousands by mental health trustA BOP trust for people with mental illness must pay $13k plus a year's earnings to a woman unfairly sacked while on stress leave.19 Nov 03:08 AM
EmploymentPaws up for our best workplaceNew Zealand's 'best workplace' is also a pet-friendly place.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmployees laid off weeks after returning to workMore than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks have been laid off, just weeks after returning to work.13 Nov 02:32 AM
