Jian Li — former owner-operator of Fei Huang Tenga Da Ltd, trading as 315 Motel Riccarton — was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.

Migrant staff worked up to 98-hour weeks at motel but paid for 40

An Immigration NZ investigation found the four staff were essentially running the motel from morning until night while being paid a fraction of hours worked.

Thu, Oct 29

Guy texting with smartphone from personal point of view sending emoticons pictographs from the street city (file image).

Non-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic, Aus inquiry hears

Non-stop chicken emojis texted to a construction project manager's phone rendered it useless and were part of a union's harassment campaign, an inquiry has heard.

Wed, Oct 28

Sheryl Atkins and her beloved dog Harry, a Maltese, Bichon and Chihuahua cross.

Should Kiwi companies get on board with 'pet bereavement leave'?

A management professor says the move may seem gimmicky at first glance, but could boost staff wellbeing while costing employers very little.

Sun, Oct 25

A still from the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer.

Want the day off to play GTA 6? Here’s how not to break the law

“Pulling a sickie” to play GTA6 could lead to disciplinary action — or even dismissal — if your employer finds out.

Thu, Oct 22

Tertiary Education Union national president tiriti Ti Lamusse speaks to university and polytechnic staff going on strike over pay.

University and polytech staff out on strike over 'pay cut'

Tertiary Education Union estimates mass industrial action includes 8000 members across the country this afternoon.

Wed, Oct 21

In September, DIA proposed to disestablish around 28 roles from the current workforce of 116.

DIA confirms 24 roles to go from community operations team

Under the final structure, staffing across community operations would reduce from 116 full time employees to 92.

Wed, Oct 21

Hamilton vascular surgeon Chris Holdaway

EDS patients in limbo as Hamilton surgeon Chris Holdaway stops seeing patients

Hamilton vascular surgeon Chris Holdaway is no longer consulting patients with the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) who are also suspected of having abdominal vascular compression syndromes.

Wed, Oct 21

An engineer (file image).

Job growth: Engineers dominate, but which other roles make the top 10?

New data from employment website Seek has revealed which roles are on the rise in New Zealand.

Tue, Oct 20

Change can be scary.

Life rarely goes to plan - here's how to get better at adapting

Uncertainty is a fundamental part of life, whether it's our relationships, our health, our finances - so how can you handle it better?

Mon, Oct 19

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia tipped for biggest unemployment rise in developed world

Australia's unemployment is forecast to rise from an average of 4.4% this year to 4.7% in 2027, with around 100,000 jobs at risk.

Sun, Oct 18

Auckland City Hospital and Starship children's hospital.

Child cancer treatments rescheduled at Starship amid nurse shortages

The hospital said it had to reschedule some treatments to ensure they could be delivered safely.

Thu, Oct 15

A nurse writing on a clipboard (file image).

'No sense': Outrage over Government order to limit nurse enrolments

It comes as concerns about hospital staffing grow louder and election-year battles rage on between Labour and National.

Wed, Oct 14

The worker lost his middle finger and part of his ring finger.

Sawmill to pay $250k after worker loses finger while maintaining machine

The Pukepine Sawmills worker's hand came into contact with a rotating edger drum in September 2022, leaving him with "life-changing" injuries.

Wed, Oct 14

New Lynn's Aussie Butcher managing director Reuben Sharples

West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job

Reuben Sharples' advice to young people looking for work was to avoid showing up with parents and also to tap into friends and family networks.

Tue, Oct 13

Random drug testing for unemployed also on the table as Luxon digs into campaign mode.

National's plan to drug test jobseekers gets wide backing from public

Results from Vote Compass show support for the pledge extended beyond National’s own voters.

Mon, Oct 12

Winston Peters (file image).

NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas

Entry into New Zealand under the scheme would be tied to an occupation, region and "demonstrated need", not an employer getting accreditation.

Sun, Oct 11

Jobseekers illustration.

Youth unemployment at 'crisis level', AI looms on recovery - NZIER

Economists are warning the emergence of AI and other technological changes have added another layer of uncertainty.

Sun, Oct 11

Organisation overseeing the certification of modified vehicles is searching for a new generation of car enthusiasts.

Car certifiers sought as workforce approaches retirement

Organisation overseeing the certification of modified vehicles is searching for a new generation of car enthusiasts.

Thu, Oct 8

Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston

Nats pledge random drug tests for those on Jobseeker benefit

The National plan would also cut payments for long-term beneficiaries and double stand-down periods for people who repeatedly quit their jobs.

Thu, Oct 8

Job seekers are being warned about the potential risks of AI-powered recruitment.

'Ghost jobs' fear as AI interviews leave job seekers in the dark

"It had specific questions," Charlie Maclean said, but it was nothing like connecting with a potential employer face-to-face.

Mon, Oct 5

Coffin at a funeral.

Lawyer created fake obituary to justify bereavement leave

The "horrified" lawyer had recently discovered that her estranged family concealed her sister-in-law's death for nearly two years.

Thu, Oct 1

September 2026
Woolworths signage outside one of its supermarkets.

Woolworths confirms plan to move 130 NZ jobs to Sydney

A union says 130 people will be out of work following the proposal's confirmation today.

Tue, Sep 29

Former interns of ARISE mega church say they have felt forced to work on the church pastors' properties on their days off.

Arise Church to pay $173k to former interns found to be employees

Mega church accepts four former interns were employees rather than volunteers following an investigation prompted in part by 1News reporting.

Tue, Sep 29

Former leader Howard Temple's been barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

'Bittersweet' win after decade-long fight over Gloriavale trust

An advocate for Gloriavale leavers says it has been a long time coming after the religious community lost its charitable status.

Wed, Sep 23

Gloriavale in 2007.

'In the public interest': Gloriavale trust loses charitable status

The former leader of the isolated West Coast community is also barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

Tue, Sep 22