PoliticsGreens fear ‘exodus’ could get worse as public sector grad jobs declineRoles have dropped significantly across recent years, sparking concern from the Greens.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Departments have been slow': Act MP presses Collins on English-first branding as Minister 'concerned' at costsJudith Collins has asked for detailed advice on agency rebranding costs. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposal05 Mar 11:12 PM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – report17 Feb 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Wake-up call': Public service told to check all personal data dealsA separate review led by Paul James will look at current policy and operations settings. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wardsCritics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.16 Jan 09:00 PM
WellingtonPolice involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conductThe staff member at the centre of the complaints has since resigned.14 Jan 02:45 AM
WellingtonPublic servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas partyA whistleblower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.13 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandManageMyHealth says flaws in hacked app fixed as patient contact beginsUp to 7% of 1.8 million ManageMyHealth users may have had files accessed.03 Jan 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow do our public servants vote? New poll reveals political party preferencesThose working for government departments tend to be more left-leaning than other workers.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Recollections vary and Kiwis deserve more answersOPINION: There is much more still to be learned in this scandal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandTeaching Council chair gives update on investigations at embattled agency, CEO remains on leaveA high-level probe is examining conflict and procurement concerns at the Teaching Council.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAd agency rejects conflict after claim Teaching Council spent up to $800k on firm linked to CEO’s husbandLesley Hoskin is on agreed leave amid an investigation into her conduct. 23 Nov 07:00 PM
AucklandTeaching Council probe sparked by claims public funds spent with firm run by CEO's husbandEducation Minister immediately referred allegations to Public Service Commission.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoche calls McSkimming a ‘devious liar’, reveals timeline of what Public Service Commission knewAndrew Coster was appointed chief executive of the Social Investment Agency last year.12 Nov 08:34 PM
New ZealandACC cuts work from home days from 3 to 2, prompting legal actionThe PSA said it received less than an hour's notice of the decision from ACC.02 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandTeaching Council CEO on leave amid probe into conduct allegationsExpert also running separate probe into the council’s operational performance.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Ministers meddling in public sector pay negotiations is dumb politicsMinisters received a 10% pay rise while warning nurses and teachers off strikes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPSA prepared to strike again if offers don't improve after historic protestAn estimated 100,000 workers joined one of NZ’s biggest strikes in decades.23 Oct 09:18 PM
New Zealand'They don't hear us': 2000 involved in 'mega' strike action in GisborneThe Government is continuing to fail to listen to various sectors, say unionists.23 Oct 03:59 AM
New Zealand'We are not the problem': Tauranga workers rally for mega-strike Strikers gathered in Memorial Park and lined 11th Ave.22 Oct 10:30 PM
EducationMega strike: Education Minister accuses teachers' union of 'bullying members'Stanford called the union's letter on curriculum reforms 'very political'. 22 Oct 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Public sector has a right to strike today but must keep perspectiveOPINION: Many Kiwis will look at the salary of a teacher and think it is good money.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandACC workers join public sector strike actionPSA leader Fleur Fitzsimons says ACC’s culture problems remain unaddressed.20 Oct 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Throwing the baby out': Teachers warn of ‘one-size-fits-all’ school reformsGovt swings axe on NCEA, Kāhui Ako, Resource Teachers and open-plan classrooms.06 Oct 04:00 PM