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
EducationGovt accused of 'slash and burn'The Government is being accused of taking a slash and burn approach to spending after Finance Minister Bill English signalled cuts to public services and new figures showed substantial job losses in the sector.30 Mar 04:56 AM
New ZealandUnion denied access to meat plantMeat inspectors at a Wanganui plant say they have to meet their union representative on a public road after being denied a meeting at the workplace.25 Mar 01:51 AM
EconomyProgrammes will be cut to pay for rebuild - KeySome government programmes will be axed as budget spending is cut to pay for rebuilding Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key says.21 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandThirty-five jobs may go at NiwaThirty-five jobs may be up for the chop but affected staff are being consulted before any decisions, Niwa says.14 Mar 10:21 PM