New ZealandFare hikes to hit bus passengers hardestAn imminent rise in bus fares could see a drop in passengers, a public transport campaigner says.12 Feb 02:11 AM
OpinionBrian Gaynor<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Surge in jobless hitting younger Kiwis hardestThe recession has been particularly savage on young workers with 18.4 per cent of the 15 to 24 age group now unemployed.05 Feb 03:00 PM
Economy25c wage increase all we could afford - GovtThe Govt says its 25 cent increase to the minimum wage - about $10 a week - is all that can be afforded, but unions call it is miserly.27 Jan 04:21 AM
New ZealandPM rules out $15 an hour minimum wage this yearLifting the minimum wage to $15 an hour would be "too significant a hike", the prime minister says. 18 Jan 03:06 AM
Small BusinessStrong support for big rise in minimum wageSixty-one per cent of people want the minimum wage lifted to $15 an hour, a Herald Summer Survey has found.17 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandERA rules demotion of PE teacher unfairA school which demoted a teacher for a series of incidents, including throwing a tennis ball at a student, overstepped the mark, the ERA rules.13 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPayout for worker sacked over drugsA small business has been ordered to pay an employee $12,000 - including $6000 compensation for distress - after he was sacked for supplying cannabis to a workmate.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandAustralia opens door to NZ doctorsPlans to make it easier for NZ doctors to work wherever they like in Australia are predicted to worsen this country's medical workforce crisis.05 Jan 03:00 PM
