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
New ZealandMental health workers protest against assaultsHealth workers have presented management of a mental health facility with a vote of no confidence after hundreds of assaults by patients.21 Jun 06:15 AM