New ZealandUniversities facing strike action offering pay rises of 2-3%But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a 6% pay rise for its members.24 Sep 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAgnes Naera: Progress for women in the boardroom still hard-wonOPINION: 131 years since Suffrage Day there is still work to be done.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSole traders choosing to earn less - on purposeA majority of respondents want the threshold increased to $75,000, but it looks unlikely.15 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationAre we at 'peak bad' for the economy?Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.30 Aug 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailHigher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ resultThe New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.28 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentNew Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1600km commuteFirst a beachside remote office and $188m pay deal. Now, another perk.23 Aug 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeStarbucks’ new chief gets $188m pay deal and beachside officeFinancial Times: New chief's move makes him one of America's best-paid bosses.16 Aug 01:58 AM
EmploymentMcDonald’s employee overpaid more than $18,000 in holiday payFormer worker says McDonald's told her she was underpaid $3600 - but overpaid much more.15 Aug 08:12 PM
Banking and financeANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fallThree aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.30 Jul 05:16 AM
Lifestyle'I've got something people want': Why Olympians are joining OnlyFansPosting provocative photos online has become an acceptable – and profitable – side hustle.27 Jul 04:47 AM
Employment'Pretty tough market': Decline in hiring activity accelerates in JuneEconomic pressures are continuing to stymie hiring activity.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friendOPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLondon calling? Incomes, living costs v NZ – and the job that's 'paradise' in UKAs the cost-of-living crisis drags on, Kiwis are heading offshore in droves.11 Jul 12:17 AM
EmploymentWage by age: How much should you be earning?The data collected by Statistics NZ have been sorted into age brackets between 15 and 65+.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs life better in Oz? Incomes, house prices and interest rates comparedAs the cost of living crisis drags on, Kiwis are relocating to Australia in droves28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat does Govt shakeup mean for your holiday and sick leave balance?Work is on track for a September release of proposed Holidays Act changes.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoDuty lawyers underpaid, overworked, nearing retirement – Sasha BorissenkoOPINION: The dire need for change was punctuated recently with the release of a review.16 Jun 04:00 AM
EmploymentSalary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?11 Jun 11:16 PM
EmploymentNew stats show which industries lost and gained the most public sector jobsThe data shows 2.3 million jobs were filled in the March quarter.09 Jun 11:49 PM
EmploymentTesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo packageGroup says $65b package not an incentive, just excessive.21 May 10:52 PM
PoliticsPay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.30 Apr 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUnemployment set to rise - but by how much?Labour market data for the first quarter is due on Wednesday.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Impasse': Doctors vote to strike after pay offer rejectedUnion members rejected the offers and voted to strike for 25 hours from May 7.22 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRecession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queueMeet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.22 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandWellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listingsData shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.19 Apr 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesTesla asks shareholders to restore $94b Elon Musk pay packageEV maker has falling global sales, ageing model lineup, tumbling stock price.17 Apr 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeExxon chief earns four times as much as bosses at Shell and BPFinancial Times: The $61.4m packet underlines vast disparity between European and US pay.12 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandMPs ‘probably’ deserve pay rises, former minister saysMPs need to stop turning down pay rises, Chris Finlayson says.08 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: Should politicians get a big rise? Or a 7.5 per cent pay cut?Many in Government are being hit with pay cuts or redundancies. Except Parliament.08 Apr 04:53 AM
PoliticsPM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cutsThe independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: How Brooke van Velden is making her mark on employment lawWhy the Uber case was a huge employment protection win for the underdog.07 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandTreasury set to axe 50 jobsFinal numbers cannot be confirmed until Budget decisions are announced in May.05 Apr 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive payThe ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.04 Apr 04:51 AM