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She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
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Girls with Hi-Vis event highlights opportunities for women in the infrastructure industry.
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'Love the lifestyle': $50K a year for 25-hour weeks - meet the Kiwis loving life in Aussie
Higher wages, better job incentives and a generous super scheme are major attractions.
Greerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closure
The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
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The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".
Carmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battle
The hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.
Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think
Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.
Kushlan Sugathapala: Youth unemployment - support or sanction?
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Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
Transport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job hunters
Some students have also chosen to work and support their families.
The job market: What to look out for and put your best foot foward
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Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000
The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.
Have that return-to-work dread? You're not alone
Experts share their tips for managing stress after the holidays.
Migrants prefer Australia, Canada over NZ due to crime, housing costs - recruiter
A recruiter at a UK job market says no one wanted to move here.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives
Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask
Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.
Small businesses bear the brunt of Govt policy moves
OPINION: The impacts are mounting with inflation and labour shortages, writes Matt Cowley.
'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling
Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid
Murupara doctor suspended from practising medicine after 30 years
GP of 30 years, Dr Bernard Conlon, is to be suspended from practising medicine.
Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal
There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.
Wanted: 100 employees at new multimillion-dollar facility
The recruitment has kicked off for the Winstone Wallboards plasterboard facility.
Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers
One recruiter said they were experiencing "increased pressure" when trying to fill jobs.
Delta outbreak would require 'short, sharp' level 4 lockdown - Hipkins
A relook at alert level settings comes as countries grapple with escalating Covid cases.
Labour shortage casualties: More jobs but some made redundant as employers can't fill gaps
'Every industry was facing shortages - both low- and high-skilled vacancies.'
Live: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk out
Non-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.
Nurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strike
People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.
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Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill
Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.