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
New ZealandQueensgate mall remains partially closedFootpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.21 Nov 10:14 PM
BusinessBack to work in Welly: What to expectIt's back to business for most Wellington workers today according to the city's mayor, as buildings reopen in the CBD.20 Nov 08:40 AM
New ZealandAirport security staff strike called offThe strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.13 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandAirports face disruption with strike voteIf you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.04 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Wagstaff: Private interests won't help vulnerable kidsThe idea of Serco being responsible for a pipeline guiding children through their lives from cradle to grave - from CYF to prison - sounds like something from a dystopian novel, writes Richard Wagstaff.25 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandNo jab, no job for nursesThree Waikato Hospital nurses have been suspended for defying a controversial new policy forcing non-vaccinated workers to either get flu jabs or wear face masks.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Services boss warned: No repeatThe apology from State Services boss Iain Rennie to the complainant at the centre of the Roger Sutton affair and public servants in general has been welcomed by his minister, Paula Bennett - but she has indicated another slip-up will cost him his job.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand12,000 health workers vote to strikeNearly 12,000 unionised health workers have voted in favour of taking industrial action, after they were offered an "insulting" pay increase, the Public Service Association says.04 Aug 07:35 AM
New ZealandBonus blow to ministerState Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says he is not happy about a cash bonus for unionised parliamentary staff, but can do nothing about it.19 Apr 04:15 PM
