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Job market: New stats show more jobs added in January
A big boost in services outstripped a decline in primary industries.

Health NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts
The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments.

‘Be open to relocating’: Recruiters’ grim advice for Wellington job seekers
Recruiters say some are getting desperate, applying for jobs outside their skill set.

Editorial: Government needs to ensure young people don’t fall through cracks
OPINION: High youth unemployment should not lead to long-term welfare dependence.

400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year high
Suzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.

33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recession
Unemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.

Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions
Some job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.

Teen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’
'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'

NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects
We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.

Most popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global study
From aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.

Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast
Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.

Meta to lay off 3600 employees in performance-based cuts
Sackerberg? Those identified as low performers will be fired.

Job market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
Service industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.

'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.

Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025
Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.

Soft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025
Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.

'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.

Hiring activity rises for just the second time this year
The latest data from Seek show job ad volumes rose in November.

'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.

Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ
Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.