New ZealandAir traffic controller fired for drugs test blames spiked drink at festivalNew recruit said he would never willingly take drugs and blames spiked festival drink.16 Oct 01:16 AM
EmploymentWorkers to get $50,000 for underpay and unlawful deductionsAudit reveals Fijian workers paid less than minimum wage with no holiday pay.15 Oct 09:12 PM
EmploymentGrocery story worker dismissed on return from mother's funeral awarded $18,000A dismissed 65-year-old grocery worker felt 'got rid of' because of her age.13 Oct 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment12-year-old Kiwi artist has skills few adults can masterA twelve-year-old Kiwi girl's drawings are so realistic no one believed she was the artist13 Oct 08:00 PM
EmploymentTyre man awarded $145k after employer claimed he didn't 'bleed black'Christchurch man said restructure was ulterior motive to remove him from $170k position.13 Oct 02:24 AM
Retail'Absolutely gutted': Hundreds of workers at The Warehouse made redundantThe union says hundreds of workers at The Warehouse are being made redundant.12 Oct 05:59 PM
EmploymentMary Poppins: Spoonful of Sugar perfect medicine in Level 1The heart-warming musical of the world's favorite nanny is what Covid-weary Kiwis need.11 Oct 11:35 PM
EmploymentCovid's tech boom: The company offering free courses to get you into techTech firm IBM is training a more diverse future workforce in software and AI - for free.08 Oct 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUrgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summerWorried employers call for border to be opened for migrants.06 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWorries grow about bosses spying on Kiwi workers - AUT researchWork-from-home staff get the Big Brother treatment. How he Privacy Commissioner sees it.02 Oct 04:43 AM
EmploymentCare worker accused of yelling at and intimidating colleague awarded $30,000Care provider could have managed worker accused of using size and voice to intimidate.30 Sep 01:05 AM
EmploymentNew figures show young job seekers hit hardest by Covid-19Course to help Gen Zs who have lost their way get ready for their working future.28 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandFocus: HeyFuture course opens new doors for full time mumFaytarina Tepulolo has been juggling study and being a full-time mum with the HeyFuture course which has given her the confidence and opportunity to get a full time job. Video / Peter Meecham Watch28 Sep 06:49 AM
Airlines'Not good enough': Air NZ pilot invites female passenger to ride in cockpitWoman reportedly had drinks at a hotel and the Koru Lounge before early evening flight.25 Sep 10:21 PM
EmploymentHow to financially manage a career changeSorting out your money can help you to see the opportunities among the confusion.23 Sep 03:00 AM
EmploymentKiwi startup mental health app that prevents bullying is about to go globalA Kiwi-made wellbeing app that supports staff and advises leaders has had huge success.23 Sep 12:35 AM
EmploymentMoney expert's tips for small business successMoney expert says mental health checks as important to business success as the books.22 Sep 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Stress, fear and uncertainty': How Covid-19 is affecting workplacesCovid-19 has amplified stress in the workplace for some people.21 Sep 06:22 PM
EmploymentThe company that gave 10 days' extra leave for lockdown stressThe company gave an extra 10 days' leave to staff to help them cope during lockdown.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour promises to double sick leave, increase minimum wage to $20 an hourAndrew Little has unveiled what Labour is promising voters in its workplace policy.18 Sep 09:58 PM
EmploymentFrom retail to cow tails - new job in dairy proves perfect matchA retail worker has made the switch to milking assistant and said it's the best move ever.16 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandNumbers studying real estate more than double because of Covid-19Numbers studying real estate mushroom as people retrain in property sales.14 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandSouth Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change13 Sep 08:52 PM
EmploymentOil-rig worker fired for failed alcohol test awarded $35,000An oil rig worker dismissed after a failed breath alcohol test has been awarded $35,000.09 Sep 08:23 AM
EmploymentWhy Covid-19 has seen more people taking the leap into self-employmentIf you've lost your job, one way to bounce back is to create your next role.09 Sep 05:34 AM
EmploymentWage subsidy helping NZ business make huge profitsThe ability to retain the subsidy is why businesses are now declaring big profits.08 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree course helps future-proof careers in digital transformationWorkers and small business owners can upskill for free with an award-winning educator.07 Sep 01:24 AM
EmploymentWorking from home: Biggest productivity increase of the century?Working from home was one part of the pandemic response that went remarkably smoothly.06 Sep 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: How to coax staff back to the officeCOMMENT: A satirical look at the email staff have been receiving as of late.06 Sep 03:00 AM
EmploymentCovid-19: Businesses warned to upskill digitally or get left behindNew Zealanders need to keep upskilling digitally as the "future of work" hits now.04 Sep 04:24 AM
EmploymentFormer policeman becomes mushroom farmer - now he's becoming a YouTube hitAn ex-policeman who switched careers to mushroom farming is helping others do the same.02 Sep 01:31 AM
EmploymentMan awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPadA woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.31 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business50 face masks an hour: Auckland woman made redundant sets up new businessAyla Bligh says she didn't expect demand to be so high.31 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: Get out, see NZ, and keep an industry aliveInternational tourists will return. Let's make sure businesses are there to welcome them.28 Aug 05:00 PM