EmploymentFair pay agreement news staunchly divides factionsThe issues, perhaps not unexpectedly, have been a political hot potato.07 May 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Stuck in the dark ages': Men hold 59% of the highest-paid jobs in governmentSome departments have only one or two women among their 10 best earners.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 border staff testing during work time 'a basic'Easily accessible testing should be a basic right and fines a last resort, says PSA rep.06 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandWellington cafes dying a slow death in Covid-19 alert level 2Business plummets as offices limit capacity and more people work from home.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHome help fiasco: Hawke's Bay DHB ignored advice of staff before cancelling serviceReview finds DHB ignored its own staff before sending infamous letter to 600 people.21 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandAre you being paid less than someone else doing your job?Half of us say we've been paid less for doing the exact same job as another person.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff asked to take pay cutsAuckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.19 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandWellington healthcare workers test negative for Covid-1979 staff were swabbed after coming into contact with a nurse infected with the virus.21 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandFormer WHO worker hopes NZ's pandemic response boosts nurse numbersDr Frances Hughes believes New Zealand could draw in more nurses.21 Apr 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our Covid-19 unsung heroesWE SAY: We should be humbled by the work and sacrifices of our essential workers.16 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentPolice case: MBIE staff become online targets of some stressed business ownersFrustrated businesses get personal with their frustration, one instance referred to cops.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ's first death - victim named as hospitals clear decksThe Prime Minister will chair a full Cabinet meeting today but most will join remotely.29 Mar 06:51 PM
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
