PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at homeClimate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancyAn internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaulKāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.25 Sep 04:05 AM
EmploymentCan your boss force you back to the office? Employment experts' advice on WFH amid crackdownWhat rights do employees have if their boss calls them back to the office?24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hardOPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.21 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.18 Sep 06:15 PM
New ZealandCost cutting could ‘devastate’ research on NZ’s biggest tsunami threat - 85 expertsDozens of the world's top geoscientists have urged GNS to rethink axing 46 research jobs.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TaxIRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for adsHashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.08 Sep 07:46 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspendA commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.27 Aug 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZStaff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu OraThousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.15 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'These cuts are dangerous': Ministry of Justice to axe nearly 200 rolesUnion criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.08 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnion files to put hold on Oranga Tamariki's slashing of more than 400 jobsThe Public Service Association is taking legal action against Oranga Tamariki.23 Jul 06:11 AM
New ZealandHospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health calloutsSome say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPSA claims win over Education Ministry job layoffsThe Education Ministry’s change decisions included the cutting of about 600 jobs.18 Jul 04:58 AM
New ZealandImmigration NZ staffers placed on leave amid probe into 'inappropriate' workplace chatsA company-wide email last week advised staff an investigation was under way.15 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuFormer MP attacks 'toxic' workplaceSandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.10 Jul 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo MāoriSome departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.07 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: How to tackle a much-needed major crime crackdownOPINION: The new Government plan is a start, but no more.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Reckless and disturbing': New public service cuts risk allowing more violent extremism, scams, sex abuse online- unionOver 6000 jobs have been cut across civil service as part of Govt-requested cost savings.19 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandPause in Education Ministry job cuts after union challengeThe ministry has made a series of decisions that cut more than 700 roles to save money.18 Jun 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Purse: The $457,000 in exec’s severance pay Te Pūkenga declined to disclose until the Ombudsman investigatedOPINION: Te Pūkenga's brush with Ombudsman and public interest in exec's severance pay.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealedA lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health confirms final job cut tallyThe Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.13 Jun 04:03 AM
New ZealandAnother 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.11 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandUnion files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cutsA total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.04 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood service strike: urgent hospital surgeries postponed; surgeons to warn ‘no guarantee of blood transfusion’Patients told: "I cannot guarantee you will be able to receive a blood transfusion".29 May 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraintSome agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.28 May 05:00 PM
