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'Fatal gas chamber': Waste Management fined for worker's death

Jim Gideon was exposed to high amounts of hydrogen sulphide gas on the day he died.

Quarry tragedy: Mum-of-two's death - 'to hear the kids, it really hurts'

'You forget how much you need your parents ... To hear the kids, it really hurts.'

Workplace behaviour: Give us a smile? Not unless you want to cause offence

Employment laws and more 'woke' attitudes have increased sensitivity in office behavior.

First time? Crypto, crashes and job hopping: What young Kiwis should do as the market drops

Financial journalist, author and podcaster Frances Cook on finances during a dip.

Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour

Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.

Egg company fined $200,000 after worker's thumb severed

Auckland poultry company also ordered to pay reparations to employee.

Comment: Why a high minimum wage doesn't make best 'employee market'

OPINION: "It's a trap to believe a high minimum wage is the key to employee retention."

Rare prosecution: Ex-Auckland port CEO denies charges over worker's death

The charges are unprecedented for an executive of a major New Zealand company.

Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes

It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.

Health workers' industrial action starts tomorrow, DHB offer hopes to avoid strike

Disruption will vary around the country when health workers take industrial action.

'Loyal and inspiring man': Family remember Don Grant after Lyttelton Port incident

"Don was a devoted husband, an incredible father, a loving and involved grandfather."

Architectural designer forced to clean bathrooms

Architectural designer who cleaned bathrooms awarded $20k after losing job during Covid.

Person injured in George St worksite incident

Person injured in George St worksite incident. Video / Oscar Francis / Gregor Richardson / ODT

Hot property: New Hamilton top-quality offices in demand as CBD takes off

New office projects to add another 14,000sqm within two years.

Comment: Workplace safety has lapsed back to woefully inadequate

OPINION: Port worker deaths are evidence of poor workplace safety standards. Here's more.

The Exodus: Recruitment tips from the masters of selling

The war for staff is raging. So how do you stand out when everyone wants the same thing?

Focus: The Kiwi company offering unlimited annual leave

Actionstep's Vice President of engineering Stevie Mayhew describes offering all employees unlimited annual leave as a 'high–trust model'. Video / NZ Herald

Brutal reality of burnout: 'Felt like I was going crazy'

Burnout can hit you at the most unexpected moment.