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Unemployment hits 5.2% – highest rate since 2020 with 16,000 more jobless in past year

New labour market data show tough times for job seekers.

Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year

NZ Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on the employment rate. Video / NZ Herald

Govt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year terms

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.

‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investors

Turning dairy waste into a revenue stream.

Kiwibank warned for overcharging more than 8000 customers

'We take this matter seriously and regret the error,' Kiwibank said.

Prices rise again in latest GDT

There was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event.

Zuru nappy trial: Nick Mowbray takes stand on intellectual property

Rich lister starts expected marathon run on the stand and talks of betrayal and billions.

What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Revealed: Paul Henry's text to Govt minister over TVNZ board and The Chase host roles

Pre-eminent broadcaster sought approval to host game show.

Govt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expert

The cyber security expert also shares his top tip for keeping your login safe.

Borrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer terms

One-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.

On The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrills

Since 1965, over 4.6 million passengers have enjoyed the jetboat experience.

IRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air

'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.

Shotover Jet Documentary Trailer: Sixty Years of Thrills

A new documentary tracing Shotover Jet's journey from humble beginnings will screen in October during Air New Zealand flights.

‘Very concerning’: Kiwi wine industry dealt $112m Trump tariff blow

NZ Winegrowers Advocacy says the tariff will go from 10c to around $1.10 per bottle.

Sarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructure

We need to make asset maintenance as sexy – if not sexier – than the big new projects.