EmploymentThings far from rosy in Aust workplaceThe glow is starting to fade on working life in the lucky country.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSam Neill calls for calmActor Sam Neill says the dispute between the actors' unions and 'The Hobbit' producers could be resolved with a simple cup of tea.05 Oct 06:47 PM
EmploymentAussie MP wades into <i>Hobbit</i> rowAustralian MP Eric Abetz is accusing the actors' union advocating a boycott of the film <i>The Hobbit</i> of threatening thousands of jobs on both sides of the Tasman.05 Oct 02:07 AM
EmploymentIHC companies put under statutory managementTwo firms caring for the disabled asked to be put under statutory management as they could not afford the potential $176m liability of a requirement to pay sleeping workers.04 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandMinisters meet <i>Hobbit</i> filmmakersTwo senior ministers have made themselves available to mediate in the industrial dispute surrounding <i>The Hobbit</i> after meeting with Fran Walsh and Sir Peter Jackson today.04 Oct 02:39 AM
EmploymentCo-writer reacts to <i>Hobbit</i> disputeThe Aussie film industry is lobbying for <i>The Hobbit</i> should industrial issues not be resolved in NZ, says the film's co-producer and co-writer.03 Oct 11:18 PM
New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> deal near with unions, studios - report<i>The Hobbit</i> could be released as early as 2012, according to Hollywood sources.03 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandBattling actors have a hobbit onsideThe furore over <i>The Hobbit</i> is the normal process of a union trying to talk to an employer who is refusing to talk back, says actor and director Ian Mune.01 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandEmail row over <i>Hobbit</i> claimsThe head of an Auckland actors' agency says he was saddened by an insulting email from the head of South Pacific Pictures reacting to comments he'd made on the Hobbit stand-off.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStalemate in <i>Hobbit</i> stoushThe actors' union pushing for collective contracts for actors in New Zealand says it is "disappointed" in Sir Peter Jackson's refusal to negotiate terms and conditions for <i>Hobbit</i> actors.01 Oct 05:06 AM
EntertainmentGovt shouldn't take sides on Hobbit - CTUThe Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is fuming at the Government for siding with Sir Peter Jackson's stance on the union dispute surrounding <i>The Hobbit</i> movies.29 Sep 09:31 PM
New ZealandLab workers' suspension 'intimidation', union saysThe suspension of 15 striking laboratory workers in the North Island this morning was an attempt to intimidate them, their union says. 19 Sep 11:22 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work:</i> The magic number - 90 days?90 days is currently the magic number.19 Sep 09:30 PM
LifestyleGlam girls get bum dealIt might be New Zealand's showcase fashion event but overseas models are earning the big dollars.18 Sep 05:30 PM
