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
OpinionRodney Hide: Union bonus rort continuesFor years government departments have been running a scam for the unions. The amounts involved total in the millions.13 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandBonus for Parliament's unionists 'bizarre'The agency in charge of parliamentary staff has agreed to a cash bonus for union members, despite John Key's National Party previously denouncing such deals as discriminatory.12 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer-screening services relinquishedAn "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.15 Oct 04:35 PM
EmploymentMinistry cuts 139 health, safety jobsThe jobs of 139 health and safety inspectors will be disestablished and staff made to reapply for the positions.28 Feb 06:07 AM
New ZealandPay rise gives PM $150 more a weekPrime Minister John Key will get $3895 in backpay and an extra $150 a week as a result of a 1.9 per cent increase for MPs awarded by the Remuneration Authority.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLawyers: Heroes or villains?The untimely death of top lawyer Greg King has focused attention on one of society's most unpopular jobs. Jared Savage examines the case for the defence.16 Nov 04:30 PM
KahuWaitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day? Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.03 Feb 04:30 PM