New ZealandJunior doctor strikes cost DHBs $19m for staff coverSignificant delays for surgeries but DHBs yet to budge.11 Jun 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogjam: Busy hospital 'short of 100 carparks'University students have been asked to not take up spots meant for visitors.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost 30 staff resignations since Christmas at ParliamentThe resignations come as part of a restructuring of Parliamentary Services24 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandOverworked and underpaid: The revival of strikes in New ZealandComplex causes make worker action hard to predict.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: TwyfordThe new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.23 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandMāori, Pacific straight-to-interview policyADHB wants more Maori and Pacific workers - here's what it's doing to get them.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse strangled at hospital; staff issued with camera vestsNurses strangled, punched in the face: "it's a really serious issue".06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInland Revenue workers set to strike tomorrowUnion says one in four at IRD paid less than $48k, with many struggling to make ends meet.31 Jul 09:05 AM
New ZealandPay equity for mental health and addiction workersAround 5000 workers set to benefit from extension to pay equity settlement24 Jul 08:35 PM
EmploymentSecond IRD and MBIE strike confirmedStaff call for fair pay but bosses refuse to budge20 Jul 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Security risk': Killers could walk out of high-risk facilitiesSystem failures could result in patients walking out of high-risk facilities.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't call: Inland Revenue impacted by strikeInland Revenue has asked customers not to phone during strike action08 Jul 09:00 PM
EmploymentIRD and MBIE staff to go on strikeMore than 4000 IRD and MBIE staff will go on strike next month.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandFirst meeting over teachers' pay held, more to comeIt comes as government workers and nurses also decide on industrial action.18 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandBullying concerns brushed off: HNZ staffThe deceased man's family are calling on the government agency to be open and transparent.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and UnionFunding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed17 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandMore Housing NZ staff make bullying claimsHealth and safety advocates call for WorkSafe to investigate bullying claims at Housing NZ05 May 12:00 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungArdern's crew: good, bad and surprisingWhen Jacinda Ardern goes on leave, what sort of shape will her crew be in?27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLet us choose public service bosses, says JonesShane Jones hopes to sell the merits of ministers choosing own public service bosses.26 Apr 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Bantam bureaucrats' slam Shane JonesShane Jones says he wants the power to appoint public servants to speed up processes.26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandDHB admin workers demand equal payDHB admin workers are the latest to call for pay equity.18 Apr 05:09 AM
EmploymentMental health support workers to get pay equityGovernment confirms it will extend pay equity to mental health support workers.14 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand'We begged for help'The parents of Ariana Reedy, who took her own life, are delivering a petition today.09 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuWhy did 606 pairs of shoes arrive at Parliament?606 pairs of shoes for every Kiwi lost to suicide in the last year arrives at Parliament.09 Sep 10:45 PM
KahuA decade on, widow still wakes screamingAlmost 10 years after he committed suicide, his widow still wakes screaming.28 Aug 06:26 AM
New ZealandCEO pockets extra $60,000, no rise for others yetThe PSA says Hamilton council staff think a 15 per cent pay rise for its CEO is unfair.08 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General quits, report withheldA report which led to the resignation of the Auditor-General is being withheld.03 Aug 06:55 AM
BusinessIRD restructure could affect 4000 staff - PSAThe PSA union says 4000 jobs could be affected in the IRD restructure.19 Jul 01:57 AM
BusinessIRD to close offices, thousands of jobs could be axedIRD won't comment on the nature of the staff announcement being delivered.18 Jul 10:47 PM
BusinessParties seek big boost in health fundingOpposition parties reveal what they want to see in the health budget on Thursday.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport slams Kiwi mental health servicesReport claims mental health service users feel the system is dismissive and dehumanising.19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandLevel of unmet health care 'damning'A new report has shown 9 per cent of adults can not get the specialist care they need.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMental health system 'broken'Mental health workers plead for public support to fix a 'broken' system they say puts workers and patients at risk.08 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandMP says public sector must do moreCritics have slammed the Ministry of Social Development for rejecting a clause to establish special family violence leave saying they were "disappointed" and "saddened" by the decision.07 Dec 11:11 PM
