Jobseekers who fail to meet their obligations may now be required to report weekly job searches or attend upskilling programmes, as part of the Government’s expanded welfare rules.
Politics
Monday 6:00am
An estimated 100,000 workers are expected to walk off the job on Thursday, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions.
Health
Sun, Oct 19
3:49
Around 2000 union members walked off the job between 12pm and 1pm today after negotiations with Fire and Emergency New Zealand broke down.
New Zealand
Fri, Oct 17
We spend a third of our lives at work, so it's no surprise that when things aren't going well we are miserable.
Thu, Oct 16
Captain Garth McGearty took the claim against the airline to the Employment Court.
Business
Wed, Oct 15
The Government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000, saying it will encourage them to find work.
Wed, Oct 8
From next November, the Government will means-test an 18- or 19-year-old's before they can access a Jobseeker benefit.
Tue, Oct 7
European firm Dawn Meats understood to be interested in taking 65% stake or shareholder equity may be wiped out.
Mon, Oct 6
About 4300 18- and 19-year-olds were estimated to become ineligible for support, with 4700 remaining eligible in the 2027-28 financial year.
Thousands of young people could lose access to Jobseeker Support under new parental income rules, while others may qualify for a $1000 bonus for staying in work for a year.
Sun, Oct 5
Swift action has been urged as uncertainty over Dame Noeline Taurua's coaching future continues ahead of the Constellation Cup series against Australia.
Netball
Fri, Oct 3
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality New Zealand said axing the Level 1 qualification could make the subject less attractive for students.
Employment Hero's latest Annual Jobs Report found 33% of people have more than one role, the second highest globally after Australia at 34%.
Thu, Oct 2
RNZ's review sought to "determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient".
Wed, Oct 1
On Friday Sealord announced plans to make part of its fishing operation seasonal, proposing to cut 59 roles.
Mon, Sep 29
Business groups hail clarity, unions warn of "winners and losers", and opposition accuses Government of short-changing part-time workers.
Wed, Sep 24
The changes were aimed at making leave calculations more straightforward and ensuring that workers received their correct entitlements.
Tue, Sep 23
The new pathways were aimed at plugging gaps in the workforce and helping businesses hold on to workers.
Six thousand senior hospital doctors and dentists began a 48-hour strike just after midnight Monday, as the battlelines hardened in their long-running pay dispute with Health NZ.
From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.
Sat, Sep 20
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump slams Kimmel ahead of UK departure, new details on Jorja Miller’s injury, and is chocolate about to get cheaper?
Fri, Sep 19
The New Zealand job market is showing signs of momentum, according to Seek's August Employment Report.
What should you include, what should you leave out – and how honest should you be?
Sun, Sep 14
Kaikōura Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme had its funding cut back but is doing its best to support local youth and jobseekers into employment.
Fri, Sep 12
Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.
Fri, Sep 5
