PremiumPremiumRetailRepco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profitsRepco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.14 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thoughtThree wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.02 May 10:37 PM
PremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumConstructionCasino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRealtor faces five-year ban for refusing Māori values course she calls 'woke madness’22 Feb 05:44 AM
New ZealandMock gunfight takes over Languard BluffThe scenario was part of a week-long urban training course taken by 200-plus personnel.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir Force targets female high school students for future careers“I was expecting everyone to be in grey and everyone to be mean.”20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDigital skills training for seniors rolls out across New ZealandAs many as one in four older people do not access the internet regularly.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung army officers put through pacesInfantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandVR tech helps those in DOC's care learn skills for primary industriesThe two-week course combines virtual reality tools and practical skills.27 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job huntersSome students have also chosen to work and support their families.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: People for jobs, jobs for peopleGovernment can ease the pain of losing work, and encourage employers to hire.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2020: Free training for 100,000 students, apprenticesFree training for construction, engineering, agriculture, health.14 May 07:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Feb 11:03 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: When school doesn't work trades training is the answerCOMMENT: The world needs doctors and lawyers, but lots more tradespeople as well.21 Oct 06:20 PM
New ZealandBuilders, plumbers wanted: PM unveils 4000 new trade training placesThe increase is made up of 2000 news slots at Gateway and Trades Academies programmes.20 Oct 08:20 PM
EducationSpeed-dating job hunting event next monthYoungsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.20 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandGovernment unveils new employment planPM and Employment Minister unveiling the first of what will be six action plans.12 Aug 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFees-free policy 'unfair' to apprenticesAt least 55 apprentices missed out on free fees by enrolling early.15 May 04:33 AM
EducationNorthpower offers summer internship for studentsNorthpower has started a 20-week summer intern programme for university students.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals push for fast-track, on-the-job teacher trainingPrincipals want more fast-track trained teachers in their classes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJosh Williams: Apprenticeships our hidden achieverCOMMENT: On-the-job training is our most cost-effective tertiary education.29 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Work for dole shoves all the risk on employersCOMMENT: In a tight labour market if a young person doesn't have a job there's a reason.09 Aug 06:36 PM
New ZealandNew app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprenticesApp will let students track their progress through school - then get an apprenticeship.24 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandFinancial squeeze: Students go hungrySome tertiary students are going hungry as living costs are outrunning grants.15 May 07:37 PM
EmploymentTradies on property ladder quickerYoung New Zealanders are increasing shunning universities for apprenticeships07 Apr 11:31 PM
OpinionGreg Wallace: Give us funds to train plumbersCOMMENT: Through a plumbing apprenticeship young people are setting themselves up for a career where there is huge demand for their skills.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentCareer Coach: Why you should support employees continuing educationProviding these opportunities not only strengthens the knowledge and skills of their employees, but also helps retain their top talent.11 May 08:06 PM
