PremiumPremiumEmploymentWhat you need to earn to be an above-average earner"It's almost the race to the bottom in terms of income and wages," chief economist says.05 Jan 05:00 PM
EmploymentMore than money: How a living wage changes Kiwis' livesA living wage can be the difference between an 80-hour week and seeing your family.02 Dec 11:23 PM
BusinessAre Kiwis earning what they're worth?The latest in our ongoing series, made possible by MYOB, tackles the issue of New Zealand's low wages.Watch27 Nov 10:18 PM
EmploymentAre Kiwi workers earning what they're worth?If you feel your budget might be a bit tougher these days, you're not alone.27 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandHigh-school teachers reject 'half-hearted' pay offerSecondary teachers start stopwork meetings today to discuss new pay offer.06 Nov 11:11 PM
AirlinesRevealed: What NZ's top CEOs are paid - the lowdown and the slowdownThe average CEO's pay increase was remarkably inline with the average Kiwi's last year.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to address 'spiralling' aged care staffing shortagesIn August with 500 out of nearly 5,000 registered nursing positions empty.15 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandTeachers' pay claim 'out of the ballpark'Secondary teachers' union not ruling out industrial action.02 Oct 01:40 AM
BDBDEconomyWorkers lose confidence in jobs marketThis adds to growing concerns about business confidence in the local market.25 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandStruggling Auckland cops forced to eat 89c baked beansStruggling Auckland cops forced to eat 89c baked beans as cost of living soars.06 Sep 02:46 AM
OpinionIan Blair: Equal pay can help bring more women into engineeringCOMMENT: How one firm is tackling its gender pay gap.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Economy'A bit rich': Union says NBR Rich List shows deep divide in NZThe union says the Rich List and the teacher strikes have a few things in common.15 Aug 02:59 AM
Personal FinanceGender pay gap closing, figures showJune quarter shows gender pay gap the second-smallest in history.14 Aug 10:39 PM
New ZealandHipkins ahead of strike: Teachers' pay bid will have to move significantly"There is going to have to be significant movement on their side."14 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandHistoric pay rise for support workers in education"It's about making sure that women get a fair deal in the workplace," Hipkins said.14 Aug 03:04 AM
BusinessNZ workers will 'expect' salary hikesHigh-profile pay deals in the public sector could trigger demands across labour market.07 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyWage inflation is tipped to rise, warn NZ economistsEconomists are expecting the second-quarter unemployment rate to remain steady.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJordan Williams: Govt should ignore strikes by its desk clerksCOMMENT: Desk clerks in the public service have no case for a big pay increase.03 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesRevealed: Industry with the biggest gender pay gapPay gaps don't seem to be as much of a problem in lower-paid professions.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Fair pay for undervalued professionsCOMMENT: Who deserves to be paid more, nurses or teachers?29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB admin staff flashmob for pay equityThey say they need a raise of between 15 and 45 per cent.29 Jun 02:11 AM
Small BusinessLarge NZ corporates shun living wageOnly two New Zealand corporates are paying their staff the living wage.17 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandTeachers to vote over latest pay offerTeachers to vote later this month about whether to accept the ministry's latest pay offer.12 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandHutt City Council to pay living wageThe move means 230 council staff will have their pay bumped up after July 1.07 Jun 03:12 AM
OpinionWhy most profitable industries pay miserable wagesCOMMENT: Wages are not set by a market, they reflect unequal bargaining power.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: People on $100k are not poorCOMMENT: In my late twenties, I learned what it was like to live hand to mouth.03 Jun 04:59 AM
New ZealandCollege leads way in living wageNineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.30 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandNurses 'distressed' at pay offer, likely to strikeNurses say they are "distressed" and "disappointed" with latest pay offer.29 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandStudy finds mums take 4.4% pay cut to have a baby'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForeign students campaign to stop exploitationInternational students say many are working for below minimum wage with no rights.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver strikes: Unions, NZ Bus reach dealA new two-year contract will be put to bus drivers for ratification early next week.19 Apr 06:39 AM
EmploymentLiving wage 'step in the right direction' for hospo sectorThe living wage is a good step to encourage Kiwis into hospo, says Restaurant Association.16 Apr 04:03 AM
EmploymentWhy I quit my $528k jobSusie Moore was earning a fortune, but she wasn't happy playing by her boss's rules.14 Apr 08:57 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Hosking's minimum wage cropperCOMMENT: Setting a bottom price for labour key in civilised society.10 Apr 05:00 PM
