New ZealandUnions' fight for workplace access takes to the streetsThousands of workers to protest proposed new laws in 28 towns from Kaitaia to Bluff today.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandIndustrial action won't 'magic up' more money - TolleyAs teachers reject the Govt's latest pay offer, the Education Minister says they simply don't have the kind of money being asked for.18 Oct 04:40 AM
WorldParis airport could run dry after fuel blockadesFrance's govt yesterday admitted that the country's biggest airport might run out of fuel, as pension reform protesters blockade refineries.17 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan<i>Media</i>: Insult to injury for IndiansFirst it was Paul Henry. Now it's Michael Laws. These are cruel times for shock jocks and the people who love them, writes John Drinnan.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister brushes off Henry payout questionBroadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman maintains he is unaware of any golden handshake to Paul Henry and says it would be "inappropriate" to find out.12 Oct 04:57 AM
Employment<i>Gill South</i>: A dash of silliness goes a long way towards a happier workplaceIt doesn't have to be wacky, but a bit of fun at work is therapeutic for staff, and for the business.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHobbit actors 'political pawns'Kiwi actors are being used as pawns in a high-stakes game involving Sir Peter Jackson's <i>The Hobbit</i>.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCanadian union backs NZ actors over <i>Hobbit</i>A Canadian actors' union has sided with its Kiwi counterparts in a dispute over employment terms on Peter Jackson's <i>The Hobbit</i> films.07 Oct 03:21 AM
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
