The company says it will help employees struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living.
Petition organiser Arya Zale says it's about encouraging people to enter and stay in the nursing profession.
Student and visitor visa applications will also be open from July 31.
Firefighters across the nation, led by NZ Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU), have been on strike since June 12.
There are questions around his high-flying career in Australia.
Established in 2017, Fire and Emergency NZ pulled together more than 40 independent organisation into a single entity.
The change will cost $500 million and sees DHBs replaced by Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority.
Over a lifetime, on average, a man earns nearly $1 million more than a woman.
But it wasn't enough to keep up with high inflation.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Pedro Sánchez have met in Madrid.
The agreement will support the federal government in legislating an independent body to create industry-wide standards, including a minimum wage.
The airline promises to rewards employees who successfully recommend a friend in areas like baggage-handling and check-in.
National's immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says the Government isn't doing enough to convince skilled migrants to stay in the country.
An executive at MidCentral DHB says there is disappointment the Hospital’s emergency department was put on notice to address safety issues.
The number of jobs being advertised continues to outpace applications, as businesses struggle to fill skills gaps.
More than 3300 workers at 70 UK companies are leaving the Monday-to-Friday grind behind.
Midwives' Union co-leader Caroline Conway says some midwives here are already heading overseas, while others are burning out.
It comes as TVNZ launches a review into its recruitment processes, following the abrupt departure of Kamahl Santamaria.
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident in the rural Auckland town.
The incident has affected Eastern Line trains, with Auckland Transport advising commuters to take buses instead.
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