Widow on logging truck driver’s ‘preventable’ death
A widow has spoken to Thames District Court about the death of her truck driver husband – whose…
Complaint taken to UN over ‘shameful’ changes to pay equity scheme
A complaint is being lodged with the United Nations over changes to New Zealand’s pay equity scheme, which…
Unemployment dips to 5.3%
The unemployment rate has been recorded at 5.3% in the March 2026 quarter. This is down 0.1% from…
Unemployment set to stay at near-decade high, economists say
Unemployment looks set to linger around a near-decade high as the Middle East conflict dampens tentative signs of…
Charges laid after woman dies at Te Anau transfer station
WorkSafe has charged WasteCo NZ over the death of a woman at a Te Anau transfer station last…
Only half of Kiwis got a pay rise last year
Just half of New Zealand’s workforce received a pay increase last year, according to a survey from a…
Forget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026
While fresh-faced grads are throwing their hats in the ring for a job at the world’s biggest companies,…
Singapore’s labour market stays resilient amid ‘talent paradox’
“Job applications are heavily concentrated in functions such as accounting, logistics and operations, while hiring demand is shifting…
Leaked report exposes turmoil at failing mental health unit
‘These findings paint a deeply concerning picture of mental health services under significant strain’ 17:08, 27 Apr 2026Updated…
Tate Liverpool boss quits for new role in London
Tate Liverpool is set to reopen in 2027 but it’s renovation project is currently facing a £4m funding…
Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement account
American workers have dreams of throwing in the towel by their mid-60s and spending the rest of their…
Chch massage business and owner exploited migrants, ordered to pay $210k
A Christchurch massage business and its owner have been ordered to pay a combined $210,000 for exploiting “vulnerable”…