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Will the Govt's proposed economic changes help the economy?

First housing sector growth since 2007, says new report

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<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Surge in jobless hitting younger Kiwis hardest

The recession has been particularly savage on young workers with 18.4 per cent of the 15 to 24 age group now unemployed.

Rise in dole claims shakes US confidence

Tourism jump welcome, but low spending Aussies dominate

India free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agriculture

A free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.

Surprise tally points to June rate lift

Spanish unemployment hits four million

The Spanish government said that 125,000 people registered as unemployed last month, taking the jobless total to around 17.5 per cent of the working population.

Telecom outsourcing could cost jobs

Computer literacy standard would give NZ boost - report

The Government has been called to take a role in promoting digital literacy after a report found adopting standards would raise productivity.

Wage growth still slowing, as labour demand falls

Jobless numbers tipped to hit 6.8pc

A jobless recovery is expected to be reflected in employment numbers out on Thursday.

House consents keep rising in December

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: How's the economy? Depends who you ask

Busting free of the patent trap

Open source boosts innovation, conference told.