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Yes and no on youth pay plan

Workers' unions were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay yesterday, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.

Youth wage 'condemns them to poverty'

Trade unionists were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay today, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.

Building company fined after worker fractures back in fall

Axe hovers over youth pay

The government will unveil the details of its version of the "youth wage" today - allowing employers to pay less than the minimum wage to many young workers.

Geoff Bascand: Making sense of job statistics

Water diviner wins $140,000 payout

NZ employers facing 'talent-short market'

Board chair pay up 15.3pc

Fees for board chairs have jumped in the past year as workloads increase and finance company prosecutions show the importance of directors "getting it right".

Taxman eyes staff carpark perks

Central city carparks provided to workers will soon be taxed in a move described as "petty" by Opposition MPs.

New drug and alcohol regulations for adventure tourism

Faces at top of the chain

Peter Bromhead: Self-actualisation and the meaning of existence

Big push for diversity at top of the chain

Figures show more agents are signing on

Biggest problem our over-valued dollar

Bryan Gould says that as job losses reach crisis proportions we have to put up with the 'same old tired and ill-informed assertions to the effect that over-valuation is not the culprit.'

Online jobs ads up 6.5pc in August - Seek

Brian Fallow: Fate of youth gloomiest stat of all

Brian Fallow on youth unemployment following recent announcements of lay-offs and redundancies.

Red tape obstructing construction, inquiry told

New Zealand's top construction companies are at breaking point over a rising tide of red tape, an inquiry heard today.