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US unemployment rate rises, signalling weakness in the economy

US economy added 64,000 jobs in November but lost jobs in October.

Why Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hired

It's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.

Gen Z is deeply concerned about the future — and politicians’ ability to fix it

Harvard Youth Poll finds that for Gen Z, AI is driving fears about job security.

Father of four finds long-term career through Hawke’s Bay horticulture programme

The MSD-funded Core Talent scheme gives up to 10 locals fulltime roles each year.

'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseas

The entire crew of the Timaru-based MV Buffalo cement ship is being laid off.

First look inside $50m New World Te Atatū, 120 new jobs to be advertised next year

The jobs are to be advertised once a new owner/operator is appointed in 2026's first half.

Job-finding rate at worst level in 30 years

It's a 'low-hire, low-fire labour market' as firms are scared to let staff go, RBNZ says.

Job adverts showing strongest growth in three years

Auckland's job market is improving, according to the Seek Employment report.

The Warehouse major cost reset could slash jobs

Chief executive Mark Stirton said 'these are difficult decisions'.