Flames burn out of control from a ventilation shaft at the Pike River Mine on November 30, 2010 in Greymouth, New Zealand.

Labour's corporate homicide policy welcomed by Pike River families

Labour's Jan Tinetti said the absence of a corporate homicide charge was a "glaring hole" for a country with a "sobering record on health and safety at work".

Fri, Sep 18

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The minimum wage freeze aimed to helps small businesses, the party said, with companies not having to worry about increased payments and hiring issues.

ACT outlines policy to freeze adult minimum wage for three years

ACT have pledged that if they are elected to government, they will freeze the minimum wage and introduce a set training wage for employees aged under 20.

Tue, Sep 15

A Covid-19 vaccine.

$500 compensation for man who may lose house after giving up job over vaccine rules

A man who left his job because of Covid-19 vaccine requirements, and later fell into significant arrears on his home loan, has been awarded $500 in compensation from the bank.

Tue, Sep 15

A billboard used by the NZCTU in it's 2023 campaign.

Trade union head: Workers feel Luxon is 'out of touch'

Sector-wide bargaining and "real" pay equity are at the top of the election wish list for the Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU).

Sun, Sep 13

Simon McCarthny says his new job in one of the busiest cities in the world has been "eye-opening". 

He'd never driven a bus, now Kiwi is behind the wheel of a London double-decker

Simon McCarthny says his new job in one of the busiest cities in the world has been "eye-opening."

Sat, Sep 12

The exterior of Sky World.

Former Auckland Sky World employees allege humiliation, poor treatment

One ex-employee was awarded $150k for unpaid work and distress has yet to see a cent.

Fri, Sep 11

Tiredness can hit hard in the afternoons.

Why do I crash at 3pm? How to get through the 'afternoon slump'

The “3pm slump” is a common experience. It’s that distinct drop in energy that tends to occur in the mid-afternoon hours.

Thu, Sep 10

Strikers in Wellington near Parliament.

Almost 10,000 public servants strike nationwide over pay

The union says workers have rejected pay offers as inadequate in bargaining.

Wed, Sep 9

1News was given access to KMart's new store in West Auckland ahead of its official opening on September 10.

A first look at Kmart's new layout ahead of largest store opening

More than 50,000 products are on offer at the huge 6700 sq metre store in Westgate – the first in the country to debut the Plan C+ format.

Wed, Sep 9

Artificial intelligence may be eliminating the lower rungs of the career ladder.

Is AI eliminating the first rung of the employment ladder?

With youth unemployment nearly triple the national rate, students and experts warn AI could be closing off the entry-level roles young people rely on to start their careers.

Mon, Sep 7

The Companies Office falls under the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment. (Source: Mark Mitchell)

Restaurant and owner fined $130k for exploiting workers

An Auckland and Cromwell food business and its owner have been ordered to pay penalties after exploiting workers.

Thu, Sep 3

A security guard at a Work and Income office (file image).

WINZ proposing security cuts 12 years after fatal Ashburton attack

Twenty-two security guards would go under a proposed cut, which would be the second this year.

Tue, Sep 1

CentrePort Wellington.

Worker killed in 'tragic incident' at Wellington's CentrePort

The death is the first at a major New Zealand commercial port since 2022, with Maritime NZ investigating.

Tue, Sep 1

Just 14% of students said they felt very confident about securing a job after study, the survey found.

Student job confidence slumps to its lowest in 11-year survey

Just 14% of graduate students said they felt very confident about securing a job after study.

Tue, Sep 1

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As part of the election pledge, eligible New Zealand-trained graduate nurses would be offered a role through the existing Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) and primary care employment schemes.

Labour pledges guaranteed jobs for NZ-graduated nurses

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said currently New Zealand-trained nurses looking for work had no option but to seek employment overseas.

Mon, Aug 31

Labour's Chris Hipkins speaks during the party's Māori campaign launch at Wainuiomata Marae in Lower Hutt.

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

Labour's Māori development spokesperson Willie Jackson said he expected up to 3000 Māori would benefit from the plan.

Sat, Aug 29

Commune alleged to have denied 61 workers’ basic employment rights for years.

Labour Inspectorate defends its handling of Gloriavale claims

Employment Court decisions in 2022 and 2023 found several former residents were employees, with the inspectorate seeking compensation and penalties on their behalf.

Thu, Aug 27

A worker lost an arm when his clothing caught in an unguarded power take-off shaft on a tractor at a Wairarapa farm.

Dairy company fined $60k after worker loses arm to machinery

The Wairarapa firm was ordered to pay about $96,000 in reparation after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when his clothing became caught in an unguarded PTO shaft.

Thu, Aug 27

Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast.

'Forced labour': Former Gloriavale members file $40m employment claim

Sixty-one ex-residents allege they were subjected to forced child labour, forced labour and servitude while living in the West Coast religious community.

Wed, Aug 26

AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin.

As surveillance grows, know how your employer keeps watch on you

Common software programs such as Microsoft Office and Zoom have tools that can be used for tracking worker productivity, but these features aren't always activated.

Tue, Aug 25

Composite image by Callum Lloyd.

Gen Z expects to own a pet rather than be parents - why is that?

Younger generations still aspire to traditional milestones, but are much less confident of achieving them.

Sun, Aug 23

Global petition urges FIFA boss to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'

Global petition urges FIFA boss to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'

The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for FIFA "to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again".

Fri, Aug 21

Nurse working.

Nursing graduate applies for more than 100 jobs without success

It follows revelations that Health New Zealand has hired just 54 additional full-time equivalent nurses in the past two years.

Thu, Aug 20

Samantha Barrass considers her suspension to be unjustified and wants to be reinstated to her role at the Financial Markets Authority, her lawyer says.Photo credit:

FMA head seeks to overturn suspension for 'cultural concerns'

Samantha Barrass – who had already announced plans to depart – went on leave last month over concerns at the country's financial markets regulator.

Thu, Aug 20

New research from recruitment firm Cultivate found only one in five white-collar workers say their benefits are well matched to what they need.

'A lot of them aren't landing': Work perks miss the mark for many Kiwis

New research finds only one in five workers say their benefits are well matched to what they need, even as pay slips behind the cost of living.

Mon, Aug 17