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‘Drain’ leaves NZ’s unemployment higher than Australia

Migration across the Tasman so high it's skewing unemployment rate at national levels.

Roger Partridge: Unlocking New Zealand’s international education opportunity

OPINION: Albanese government creates potential $2.5 billion-a-year opportunity for NZ.

NZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'

We're out of technical recession - just - but GDP per capita is still falling

What are the highest-paying work-from-home jobs?

High-paying jobs you can do from home are dwindling in availability quickly.

Liam Dann: Worse than recession – have we hit stagflation?

OPINION: Is New Zealand getting stuck in the worst possible economic trap?

Workers fired for ‘simulating’ being at their keyboards

Financial Times: 'Simulation of keyboard activity' claimed, finance company workers fired.

Fired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminated

Sacked workers allege rampant sexual harassment, hostile work environment, lewd tweets.

Salary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?

Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?

Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT

Opinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.

Biden lauds new Microsoft centre on site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed

'You kidding me?' Biden told the crowd of about 300, who clapped and cheered loudly.

‘Hallucination detection’: AI adopters pull ahead but many company bosses in a funk

A 'tipping point' as more professionals upskill and leaders wonder how to embrace AI.

Liam Dann's Inside Economics: Does high immigration make unemployment worse?

OPINION: More migrants, fewer jobs? And what's driving olive oil and coffee price spikes?

A tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perks

OPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.

'Gloomier than expected' unemployment figures point to economy cooling fast

Beneath the topline unemployment figures, labour market data was worse than expected.

Unemployment rises to highest level in three years

More people are out of work, but the rate's still low compared to many previous years.

Why being honest is the key to better wellbeing at work

Communication and feedback are central to feeling valued and happy in the workplace.