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![It's grim in the employment confidence survey world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
It's grim in the employment confidence survey world
Workers took a dim view of job prospects in Westpac-McDermott Miller survey.
![Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
!['Stressed' new parents hit with unanticipated tax bills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Stressed' new parents hit with unanticipated tax bills
Employees on maternity leave appear to be the hardest hit by surprise tax.
![Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth
A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.
![Why air traffic control trainees got a 300% pay boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Why air traffic control trainees got a 300% pay boost
Controllers previously trained in 'live environment' with just living costs covered.
!['Like slaves': Indian workers claim being forced to work 17-hour days with no pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Like slaves': Indian workers claim being forced to work 17-hour days with no pay
Auckland restaurant chain Daaku Kebab denied the allegations, saying they are baseless.
![Opinion: If you're invested in the WFH argument, home in on the evidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Opinion: If you're invested in the WFH argument, home in on the evidence
Financial Times: Robust trials are important to avoid hasty assumptions about hybrid work.
![NZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'
We're out of technical recession - just - but GDP per capita is still falling
![Pause in Education Ministry job cuts after union challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Pause in Education Ministry job cuts after union challenge
The ministry has made a series of decisions that cut more than 700 roles to save money.
![Property Insider: NZ tops OECD rent chart; tenancy law change coming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Property Insider: NZ tops OECD rent chart; tenancy law change coming
At least we got more rental properties since an 'upzoning' overhaul.
![Hauraki-Coromandel taskforce helps 49 people into jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Hauraki-Coromandel taskforce helps 49 people into jobs
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs scheme reports positive results.
![Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
!['We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'We think we need to double the amount of RSE workers' - PM Chris Luxon
The RSE scheme brings in workers from nine Pacific countries, including Papua New Guinea.
![Shane Te Pou: National’s ‘vandalism’ of workers’ rights is unprecedented - but it’s not too late](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Shane Te Pou: National’s ‘vandalism’ of workers’ rights is unprecedented - but it’s not too late
OPINION: Luxon, Willis and the National Party aren’t having the best of times.
![Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed
A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.
![Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
The Ministry of Health held an all-staff meeting on the plan this morning.
![Record departures of Kiwis might expose economic 'cracks'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Record departures of Kiwis might expose economic 'cracks'
At least 56,000 New Zealanders left the country in the year to April, the most since 2012.
![Opinion: Quick takes on Nicola Willis' first Budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Opinion: Quick takes on Nicola Willis' first Budget
OPINION: Nicola Willis’ first Budget has done exactly what she had put on the tin.
![Salary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Salary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?
Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?
![Teen gets $20k payout after being sexually harassed by boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Teen gets $20k payout after being sexually harassed by boss
The 14-year-old's boss says it was normal for him to call staff “baby” and “honey”.
![Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.