New Zealand'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
New Zealand‘It’s not a way to run a health service’ - the cost of health redundanciesHealth NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it has cut.03 Mar 06:56 PM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMauro Barsi: What happens when staff poach company clientsOPINION: It pays to obtain legal advice on complex restraint-of-trade issues.02 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandConstable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERAThe officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.27 Feb 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘Physical contact’: Complaint surfaces against ACC official seconded to Health NZJohn Bennett appeared shirtless during a video call in January.26 Feb 06:40 AM
New ZealandTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,21 Feb 04:15 AM
BusinessStaff perks: ANZ’s exclusive home loan rate revealedANZ staff receive a special home loan rate as part of benefits.20 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandCostly oversights: Homeowners unaware of tenancy law pitfallsTenant's claim highlighted lack of Healthy Homes standards and smoke alarms.18 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean PlunketThe ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.10 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What's the cure for workplace sick days?OPINION: Medication education, flexible work deals can combat illness, boost loyalty.03 Feb 02:02 AM
BusinessFederal employees union sues Trump over Musk-led efficiency driveDoge-gone it: Lawsuit filed minutes after Trump sworn in as 47th US President.20 Jan 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentNZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospectsWe're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absenceHis partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and wonERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.19 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLoss of 190 jobs at ProLink, recruiter owes $3.8mMigrants lose jobs at company linked to woman previously jailed over fake birth documents.15 Jan 04:21 AM
EmploymentEmployment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecastJob market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.14 Jan 10:31 PM
BusinessUS bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.14 Jan 09:47 PM
BusinessMeta to lay off 3600 employees in performance-based cutsSackerberg? Those identified as low performers will be fired.14 Jan 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDavid Jones reports improving result in 2024 accountsLuxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.09 Jan 07:41 PM
New Zealand‘Never an employee’: Driver’s claim for unjust dismissal dismissedEmployment offer withdrawn after conditions unmet; man loses compensation bid.06 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandImmigration border staff to strike on New Year’s EveIt will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSoft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.30 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.17 Dec 08:41 PM
OpinionOpinion: Barriers hindering Māori and Pasifika in workplaceOPINION: One-third of Māori, Pasifika report career barriers; equity boosts innovation.17 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGlobal mental health crisis hits workplacesFinancial Times: Billions of working days lost to burnout, depression, anxiety each year.16 Dec 10:27 PM
BusinessMinimum wage rate to go up by 1.5% next year: Unions, EMA react'Unfair and unequal' or suitable for a sluggish economy?16 Dec 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cutsAn internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continuesChannel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.10 Dec 04:00 PM